Andrew Wood

Andrew Wood is a counsellor with seven years' experience working with adults. He helps people who are struggling with anger, anxiety, stress, relationships and the practical fallout of life changes. He also supports those facing grief, career shifts, addiction challenges and issues with sleep and self-esteem.

Andrew keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change. He blends coaching and therapeutic conversation so people can set clear goals and try new ways of coping. The work aims to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and reduce repeated patterns that cause distress.

As an integrative practitioner he draws on different approaches to match each person's needs. He uses client-centred methods to listen carefully and build understanding. Solution-focused techniques help clarify short-term goals and small steps towards them.

Andrew has a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. He has experience in both NHS and charity settings, and has worked in managerial roles for workplace mental health services.

People who choose him can expect a calm, practical style that aims to make changes feel achievable. Sessions usually involve talking through concerns, trying out coping strategies and checking what has helped between meetings. Time is taken to agree what outcomes matter to each person.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist offers a non-judgemental space and follows what the person brings, which helps when exploring anger, grief or relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It suits people who want to try specific changes quickly and track what is working between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then use approaches that match those needs. Decisions about methods are made collaboratively and can change as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that is useful. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care when life is unpredictable, while the therapist and client agree the best way to meet and work together.