Andrew Reid

• Person-Centred Therapy
• Grief and bereavement
• Sexual abuse support

About Andrew

Andrew Reid works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions and trauma using a person-centred approach. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 15 years' experience working with people since 2011.

Andrew practises person-centred counselling, which means he focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of him rather than directing the session. He aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and make clearer choices. Sessions are straightforward and conversational, with time to reflect and consider next steps.

His background includes a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and voluntary work with a charity supporting victims of sexual abuse and violence. That experience contributed to his familiarity with trauma and with bereavement and grief work.

Andrew helps people dealing with anger, intimacy-related issues, control and communication problems, and the strain of divorce and separation. He also supports those coping with life changes, career questions, midlife concerns, and issues around guilt, shame and forgiveness.

The way he works is non-directive and client-led, with emphasis on active listening and building a reliable working relationship. People who want to explore attachment concerns, post-traumatic stress, or aspects of self-love and life purpose may find this approach helpful.

How Andrew uses person-centred work for online counselling

Person-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person make their own decisions. It involves reflective listening, open questions and giving people space to describe what matters to them. This approach suits concerns such as grief, self-esteem, relationship and life-change issues.

Andrew's practice is rooted in these non-directive principles. He will work with the client to agree what feels useful and adapt the pace and focus as goals become clearer. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative and based on the person's needs and preferences.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, travel less and keep short check-ins when time is limited. They can also reduce the need to travel and help maintain continuity when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals offering online sessions can still follow the same person-centred methods used in face-to-face work.

Topics Andrew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Andrew

Does he help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He works with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes using a person-centred approach.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers Person-Centred Therapy, a non-directive, listening-led style that helps people explore feelings and make choices.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of practice, working as a counsellor since 2011.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

No. He does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.