Andrew Wood , BACP

Andrew Wood is an integrative therapist who provides coaching, counselling and psychotherapy for adult individuals and couples across the United Kingdom. He creates a welcoming, professional space where people from all backgrounds can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop deeper self-understanding and work toward practical changes that improve wellbeing.

Andrew combines different therapeutic methods to suit each person he works with, taking a holistic view that recognises the connections between psychological, physical, social and environmental factors. This tailored approach helps clients address problems in one area of life that may be affecting others, and supports recovery and growth in ways that fit each person’s situation and values.

He holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Relate Certificate in Relational Counselling. He is a Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), an Accredited Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists and a member of the International Coaching Federation. He is also a qualified clinical supervisor, able to support and oversee other therapists in their practice.

Andrew has worked with organisations including Mind, Relate, the Dove Service and two NHS Trusts, and has held leadership roles such as Counselling Service Manager for the NHS Talking Therapies service in Oxfordshire, Clinical Director at Care first, Mental Health Service Delivery Manager at IPRS Health Ltd., and Mental Health Clinical Lead at Bupa. He serves on the BACP Workplace Division Executive. His practice supports people with a wide range of concerns, including relationship and family difficulties, grief, career and life changes, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, parenting and sleep issues, ADHD and compassion fatigue, among other areas of focus.

Therapeutic approaches tailored for online support

Andrew draws on client-centered therapy to place the person’s own goals and experience at the heart of sessions. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and supporting people to find their own direction, and it can be particularly helpful for issues such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety and navigating life changes.

Solution-focused therapy complements this by concentrating on strengths and practical steps toward clear goals. It is short-term and goal-oriented, often useful for managing stress, improving coping strategies, resolving specific relationship or work problems and building momentum toward change.

Systemic therapy looks at relationships and patterns across families or close networks, helping clients understand how dynamics and communication affect their wellbeing. It can be effective for family problems, parenting challenges, couple difficulties and situations where wider relationships play a major role in presenting issues.

Deciding which approach will work best is part of the collaborative process. Andrew will work with each person to identify priorities, preferences and practical goals, and together they will shape a plan that fits the client’s needs.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility and easier access for people juggling work, family or mobility constraints. These options let licensed professionals and therapists provide ongoing support that fits into daily life, making it simpler to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity and apply therapeutic strategies between meetings.