Counsellor profile
Andrew Merz, BACP
Counsellor - depression and anxiety
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Andrew
Counsellor and BACP member Andrew Merz has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom. He focuses on depression, anxiety, stress and the practical problems that make day-to-day life harder. Andrew uses straightforward talking therapy to help people sort out what matters to them and find ways to cope better.
Andrew works with a broad range of concerns including grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain and career worries. He also offers support for people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and body image concerns. His practice includes attention to attachment difficulties and to specific areas such as adoption and fostering, aging and end-of-life stress, and alternative sexual cultures like kink.
He draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps alongside space to talk through feelings and life events. Andrew adapts conversations to what each person needs at the time.
The first meeting is described as a chance to set priorities and agree what to work on. Later sessions may include skills practice, looking at patterns of thought and behaviour, and exploring relationships that affect mood and coping. The emphasis is on helping people manage day-to-day stresses and make choices that fit their life.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow standard professional practice for counsellors working in the UK. Cost varies by location and sessions run via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, follow the See online counselling options button and complete the short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that matter. It can help when worry or low mood keeps people stuck and they want clearer direction in daily life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression and unhelpful patterns of behaviour.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns. It can be useful for people who want to understand how their relationships affect closeness, trust and emotional responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will discuss different methods with the client and decide together what fits best based on practical goals and personal preference. This means sessions can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel. They can shorten travel time, allow a quiet check-in during a lunch break, or let people join without being on camera if that suits them better.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He most often works with depression, anxiety and stress, and can help with grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses talk-based approaches with practical steps and skills. His work draws on ACT, CBT, DBT and attachment-informed listening.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile did not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.