Andrew Reay

Andrew Reay is an experienced counsellor with 16 years in clinical practice. He works from Australia and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Andrew aims to help people reduce stress and anxiety, work through trauma, and build self-esteem and resilience.

Andrew blends psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and counselling techniques in his work. He uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) among other approaches to help people process difficult memories. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and client-centred methods depending on the person's needs.

People who come to Andrew often need support with life changes, mood difficulties and coping after upsetting events. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication problems and feelings of isolation. His practice includes work on guilt and shame, impulsivity and issues common to first responders.

Andrew describes his manner as approachable and respectful. He adapts sessions to the individual and aims for practical progress rather than jargon. He is a supervisor registered with the Australian Counselling Association, and with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia.

When someone makes the first contact, Andrew focuses on clear goals and an agreed plan. He encourages movement at a sustainable pace and supports people as they try different ways of coping and relating to themselves.

How Andrew's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with upsetting memories by using focused attention and guided processing to reduce emotional charge. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your week. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, confirm available session formats when you start the matching process so arrangements match your everyday routine.