Andrew Merz

Andrew Merz works from a client-centred approach that adapts to each person. He blends practical ways of thinking with emotional work to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Andrew is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and brings five years of professional experience to sessions.

He focuses on what people want to change now. He listens for the patterns behind difficult feelings, then suggests small, workable steps to try between meetings. Conversations aim to be straightforward and respectful, with space for difficult emotions like grief, shame or anger.

Andrew uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, and attachment-based thinking. This combination helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, accept painful feelings without being overwhelmed, and strengthen relationships with themselves and others.

He has supported people with a wide range of concerns, from low self-esteem and relationship strain to addiction, sleep problems and career stress. He also works with issues linked to neurodiversity, trauma, parenting challenges and caregiving stress.

Taking the first step can feel daunting. Andrew aims for clear conversation, realistic goals and practical tools. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and then choosing actions that match your values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change them, which is useful for things like anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help people understand repeated relationship difficulties and improve emotional closeness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then try approaches that fit. Work is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring duties or travel, and it can reduce time spent travelling. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when a longer video session does not fit the day. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to maintain continuity of care and to offer practical tools that clients can use between sessions.