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Andrew Mclay, BACP

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

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes

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Andrew Mclay is a counsellor with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on grief, loss and life changes, and helps people who feel disoriented after endings or big shifts. His approach is warm, steady and down-to-earth, and he aims to give people space to talk at their own pace.

Andrew sees grief broadly, not only as bereavement. He helps people facing the end of relationships, shifts in identity or confidence, and the ripple effects of addiction.

Background and approach

He also supports those dealing with work changes, health challenges, and the quiet sadness that comes with major transitions. Sessions tend to be simple and practical. Andrew listens first and asks questions to help make sense of feelings.

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and move towards those values. He also relies on client-centred work to keep the focus on the person in front of him. When trauma is part of the story, he brings trauma-focused approaches to reduce its grip on everyday life.

That can mean working on responses to past harm and building safety around difficult memories. The emphasis is on small steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People often come with mixed issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship worries, addictions, or low self-esteem.

Andrew also supports those dealing with attachment concerns, body-image issues, cancer-related adjustments, and caregiver stress. He aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs and pace.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions by offering empathy, non-judgemental listening and gentle reflection to help people find their own direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful and try different ways of working if needed. This happens collaboratively, with goals and preferences shaping the plan rather than a rigid method.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and let people choose what feels most comfortable for them.
What concerns does Andrew work with?
He helps people with grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety and stress. He also supports those facing addictions, eating concerns, self-esteem problems and career or family challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, steady and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, making sense of feelings and taking manageable steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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