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Andrew Lawton-Collins, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

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Andrew Lawton-Collins is a counsellor who helps people dealing with grief, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and major life changes. He uses a listening-centred style and pays attention to how a person's social and family context affects what they are going through. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps the client wants to try.

He takes a flexible, enquiry-based approach rather than following a fixed template. That means conversations are guided by what the client brings and by careful, polite questioning to clarify what matters most.

Background and approach

He treats trauma as something personal to the client and avoids imposing interpretations or labels. His work also covers issues linked to chronic pain, long-term illness and disability, and feelings of guilt or shame. He supports people with Seasonal Affective Disorder and those navigating young adult challenges.

The aim is to identify small, manageable changes that could ease everyday strain. Andrew has five years of counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. He offers sessions in English and works from the United Kingdom.

People often come to him wanting clear, practical conversation and a steady presence while they sort things out. He listens first, then helps unpick what might be holding someone back and what options could be tried next.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques presented in an approachable way. One common strand is a listening-centred enquiry that helps people describe their difficulties and connect those feelings to their current life and relationships. This approach helps when grief, shame or parenting stress feel confusing and overwhelming. Another strand involves practical problem-solving and small behavioural changes. These techniques help people try out different ways of coping with chronic pain, low mood or seasonal change and see what feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and make decisions with the client based on their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as progress is made or circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations when seeing facial cues matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging can be handy for brief support, quick updates or when fitting therapy around a busy day. These options make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady support.

What concerns does Andrew focus on?

He focuses on grief, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, with additional attention to chronic pain, illness and disability, guilt and shame, Seasonal Affective Disorder and young adult issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-focused, enquiry-based approach that listens closely and adapts to each person's needs rather than following a fixed template.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of counselling experience working with a range of issues including trauma and grief.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is listed as his professional credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions charged and how do I begin?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Andrew Lawton-Collins, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with grief