Counsellor profile
Andrew Wood, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and life changes
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Wood is a BACP member with seven years' experience. He works with adults on relationship problems, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety, addiction and a wide range of life challenges. Sessions focus on talking through current difficulties and finding practical ways to cope.
Andrew uses approaches that centre the client's experience and look for practical steps forward. He draws on client-centred work to prioritise what matters to the person in the room. He uses solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. He also brings systemic thinking to understand patterns in relationships and family life.
He offers counselling and coaching for issues such as low mood, bipolar, bereavement, work stress, parenting strain and sleep problems. He also works with long-term conditions like chronic pain, cancer, and caregiving stress. Other concerns he supports include ADHD, autism and communication or commitment difficulties.
Andrew has an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). His background includes roles in Mind, Relate, the Dove Service and NHS Trusts, and management posts in workplace mental health services.
His approach is direct and practical. Sessions aim to build understanding and identify small, manageable changes. He combines talking and practical coaching techniques so people leave with clearer next steps.
How Andrew uses client-centred and solution-focused work online
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects what is said to help people clarify thoughts and feelings. This approach is helpful for grief, low mood and self-esteem issues.Solution-focused therapy looks for small, practical steps that move things forward. Sessions often set one or two short-term goals and track progress between meetings. This method suits stress, work difficulties and coping with life changes.
Andrew also uses systemic ideas to look at patterns in relationships and family interactions. That can help when communication, commitment or family problems are part of the issue. He will discuss how these approaches might be used together in early sessions and agree what feels most useful for the person’s situation. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the client to decide which methods to try, based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as the work progresses so the approach stays relevant.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use these options to help people access therapy where and when it fits into their lives.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults with relationship issues, grief, career change, stress, anxiety, addiction and other life challenges listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a direct, practical way using client-centred listening alongside solution-focused and systemic approaches to set clear short-term goals.
How long has he practised?
He has seven years' experience working as a counsellor and therapist in a range of settings.
Which professional body is he part of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Do you know what session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start?
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