- Compassionate listener
- Evidence informed
- BACP registered
About Andrew
Andrew Merz is a counsellor who brings a straightforward, compassionate approach to therapy. He works in the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience. He aims to listen carefully and treat people with respect and sensitivity. He tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation.
He commonly helps people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and major life changes. He also supports those facing relationship strain, issues around identity such as LGBT concerns, and challenges related to addiction or burnout. Adoption and foster care is listed among his focus areas and may be part of what he addresses in sessions.
Andrew uses practical, evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to shape therapy around each person’s needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with skills and reflections offered as useful tools between meetings.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through. Andrew emphasises collaboration when setting goals and planning steps forward. He invites people to take small, manageable actions and to notice what changes over time.
He holds BACP which reflects registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete a short questionnaire.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical strategies to shift mood and behaviour. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and can help explain repeating difficulties in relationships and closeness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss which methods feel most useful and adapt those to the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques and pacing are agreed together rather than assumed up front.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can choose sessions that suit their energy levels, whether they prefer a full discussion or a brief skills-focused meeting.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor often help with?
He commonly works with depression, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes, plus issues such as relationship strain, addiction and identity concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, collaborative style and tailors sessions to each person's needs, offering practical steps and reflective work between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on mood and life-change concerns and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.