Counsellor profile
Andrew Reid, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 15 years of experience
Client-centred counsellor for life difficulties
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- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (98373)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Andrew supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-centred therapy
- Grief and trauma
- Relationship and communication
About Andrew
BACP. Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. 15 years' experience. Andrew Reid is a counsellor practising client-centred therapy. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, anger, intimacy issues and trauma-related problems.
Andrew uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions focus on listening and exploring what matters to the individual. He keeps the conversation non-directive and looks to help people find their own solutions. He also offers coaching-style support for career and life-purpose questions.
His training includes a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and he is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He began practising in 2011 and brings fifteen years of client work to his sessions.
Andrew has volunteered with a charity supporting victims of sexual abuse and violence. That experience informs his work with trauma, sexual assault and bereavement. He uses active listening and reflective responses to help people process difficult events.
People come to him for help with attachment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and midlife crisis matters. He also supports those dealing with bipolar-related concerns and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual's needs. The counsellor aims to develop a trusting professional relationship and to help people talk through painful feelings and make practical changes. Prospective clients should check the current session options before booking.
How client-centred work transfers to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and reflecting back what someone says. In practice this means the counsellor gives space for the client to lead the discussion and helps them clarify feelings and goals. This approach suits issues such as low self-esteem, relationship and attachment concerns, and coping with grief.Andrew's background with trauma work and bereavement means he can bring a listening-focused method to the online setting. He uses non-directive, empathic listening and reflective responses to help people process difficult events and work through emotions together. The therapist will discuss what might work best and adapt the approach as needs and goals become clearer.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online options are provided. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or conversations without being on camera if someone prefers less visual contact. The counsellor will help agree a way of working that fits practical needs and therapeutic aims.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Andrew work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, anger and trauma-related problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He practises client-centred therapy, using non-directive listening and reflective responses to help clients find their own solutions.
How much experience does he have?
Andrew has been practising since 2011 and has fifteen years of experience working with a range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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