Counsellor profile
Andrew Wood, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 7 years of experience
Counsellor for relationship and life changes
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- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (375952)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Andrew supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship support
- Solution-focused work
- Client-centred approach
About Andrew
BACP accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years' experience, Andrew Wood works in the United Kingdom. He offers counselling, coaching and psychotherapy for adults and sees individual clients and couples. Sessions focus on practical problems such as relationships, grief, work and major life changes as well as issues like anxiety, depression, addiction and sleep difficulties.
Andrew uses an integrative style that draws on client-centred, solution-focused and systemic ideas. He aims to help people talk through current difficulties, build clearer plans for change and strengthen how they cope day to day. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caring responsibilities, autism spectrum concerns and the stresses of parenting or fatherhood.
Clients can expect conversational sessions that prioritise their concerns and goals. Andrew describes his work as offering coaching alongside counselling, with an emphasis on practical steps and clearer communication. He discusses problems in plain terms and works collaboratively on next steps between sessions.
Andrew holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has held roles in workplace and service leadership, including counselling service management and clinical direction for employee assistance programmes.
His background includes work for Mind, Relate, the Dove Service and NHS Trusts, and roles in mental health delivery for health providers and insurers. This experience informs his work with both personal and employment-related concerns.
Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical details through the service's booking pathway.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's perspective, listening carefully and helping people describe what matters to them. This approach can help when someone needs clearer thinking about emotions, relationships or self-esteem.Solution-focused work narrows attention onto immediate goals and practical steps. It is often used for stress, coping with life changes and problems where small, concrete changes can make a difference.
Systemic ideas look at patterns between people and how these affect a problem. This can be useful for relationship difficulties, communication problems and family-related concerns.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. The counsellor will discuss the client's needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting work or family routines more easily and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the service lists available options during the sign-up process. Online sessions can make it simpler to schedule regular appointments and to combine coaching-focused and counselling-focused work within the same plan.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship issues, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep problems and a range of other personal and work-related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He practises an integrative approach using client-centred, solution-focused and systemic ideas, combining coaching and counselling to address practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
Is he a BACP member and where does he work?
He is a BACP member and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the fees and payment model?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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