Counsellor profile
Andrew Wood, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Relationships and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 375952
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Client‑centred work
- Solution‑focused steps
- Systemic perspective
About Andrew
Andrew Wood is a counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years' experience, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with adults on relationship strain, grief, stress and anxiety, addictions, codependency and other life changes. He also supports people facing career concerns, parenting pressures, and the emotional impact of illness or caregiving.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people understand how they behave in relationships. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. He blends talking therapy with practical coaching so clients can try different ways of setting boundaries, managing emotions or changing day-to-day habits.
Andrew trained to MSc level in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling. He is a BACP member and has worked in charity and healthcare settings, including Mind, Relate, the Dove Service and NHS Trusts. That background shapes a pragmatic approach aimed at real-life problems.
In sessions he draws on Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Systemic ways of working. That means listening to what matters most to the client, spotting small changes that have big effects, and looking at how relationships influence behaviour. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented when needed, and reflective when exploring family or work patterns.
People come to him for help with low mood, alcohol or other addictive patterns, sleep problems, anger, and trouble saying no. He also supports those dealing with bereavement, chronic illness, neurodiversity concerns and stress related to caring roles. Clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client‑centred therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects what the person says, and supports them to find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of how they act in relationships or wants clearer personal goals.Solution‑focused work looks for small, practical changes that can be tried between sessions. It is goal‑oriented and useful for people who want concrete steps to manage stress, set boundaries, or alter unhelpful routines. Systemic ideas consider how family, work and close relationships shape feelings and behaviour, which can be useful when patterns repeat across different areas of life.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's needs, goals and what feels useful. That choice is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and let someone join from wherever they are during the day. They also allow shorter check‑ins or a mix of reflective and practical session types to suit work and family commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, codependency and related life changes.
How would he approach someone who keeps putting others first?
He uses client‑centred conversation and solution‑focused steps to identify patterns and test small changes like boundary-setting and communication experiments.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years' experience and an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, plus Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
Yes. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.