- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Client-centred
About Allan
Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and life changes. Allan lists young adult issues among his focus areas and regularly supports people navigating early-adulthood pressures. He conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Allan uses an integrative, client-centred way of working that draws on several theories and techniques. Sessions are led by the person attending, who helps set the topics and goals to work on. He emphasises the therapeutic relationship and offers a calm, direct manner to help people talk through what matters to them.
He often combines attachment-focused ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques when helpful. That mix can support people who struggle with communication, social anxiety, panic or feelings of isolation. Allan also works with eating and food-related issues, process addictions and somatic complaints.
Allan is used to working with neurodiverse people, including those with autism and Asperger syndrome, and he mentions men’s issues as an area of experience. He does not require homework but can suggest tasks or readings between sessions to support progress when clients want them.
Allan says personal growth can take time and that therapy is one practical way to make change. He aims to help people build insights and tools they can use outside sessions, focusing on straightforward steps rather than complex regimens.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Allan uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behaviour. This approach can help when someone feels disconnected, struggles with trust, or wants to understand relationship patterns.He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. CBT techniques can be practical for anxiety, panic, negative thinking and social fears, giving clear steps to practise between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as progress unfolds rather than fixed at the first session.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or other commitments and can reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, which can help people keep therapy manageable alongside a busy day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Allan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, including young adult issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses an integrative, client-centred approach and draws on techniques from attachment work, CBT and psychodynamic ideas to suit the person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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