Counsellor profile
Andrew Reid, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Trauma work
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Reid is a BACP member with 15 years' practice. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions and trauma-related problems. Andrew also lists support for intimacy issues, anger, career questions, bipolar and depression in his practice profile.
He trained to a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and has worked in the sector since 2011. He has volunteered with a charity for victims of sexual abuse and violence, which has informed his understanding of trauma and recovery.
Sessions are built around a client-centred way of working. That means conversations focus on what the person brings and on listening rather than giving instructions. People meet and talk through feelings, memories and decisions at a pace they choose.
Andrew has worked with many people facing bereavement and loss. He also supports those dealing with attachment worries, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and midlife change.
Practical concerns such as coping with post-traumatic stress, recovery after sexual assault and managing addiction are part of his experience. He also offers coaching-style support for career and life adjustments. Sessions aim to help people make clearer choices and handle difficult emotions day to day.
Client-centred counselling and online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person rather than the therapist at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens actively and reflects back what is said, helping the person to clarify feelings and make their own decisions. This approach is often useful for anxiety, low mood, relationship matters and grief.Andrew's background working with people affected by sexual abuse and bereavement means he brings experience of trauma and loss to this way of working. He uses a non-directive stance so people lead what they want to discuss and set the pace. Together they look at what helps most and adjust the approach as needs change.
Check which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific online methods. Confirming the current options will show whether a session is via video, phone or another format. Online counselling can make it easier to fit talks into a working day, avoid travel and choose a quieter time. It also allows shorter check-ins or longer sessions as required, and the counsellor will discuss practical arrangements to suit everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family matters, grief, self-esteem, addictions and trauma among his main concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practices Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and supporting the client to set the pace and direction of sessions.
How long has he worked as a counsellor?
He has about 15 years' experience, practising since 2011 and holding a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does it cost to see him?
Cost varies by location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your 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.