- Depression and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Values-based work
About Andrew
Andrew Merz is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with adults on common difficulties such as depression, anxiety and stress, and with concerns around relationships, identity, and life transitions.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. Andrew adapts how he talks and plans work to fit each person's situation. He aims to make sessions understandable and focused on what matters right now.
His practice draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. That means he may use values-based work, look at thinking patterns, and consider how early relationships affect current difficulties.
Andrew has also worked with people facing grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stresses, and issues relating to sexuality and intimacy. He accepts that life changes and losses often come with confusion and disruption, and he helps people sort out practical next steps.
Clients can expect clear goals and regular review of progress. Andrew describes his work as collaborative and direct, aiming to help people build day-to-day coping skills and clearer ways of responding to challenges.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. The subscription model used for sessions varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning simple ways to act on them, which can help with feeling stuck after university or at the start of a career. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and can be useful when relationships or intimacy feel difficult.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with clients and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant to day-to-day problems like work stress, identity questions, or managing comparison and social pressure.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around study or work, avoid travel time, and use short check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be simpler when video would cause extra tech demands. Registered or accredited professionals typically adapt tools and exercises so therapy can be practical and usable in everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress and life changes, plus areas such as grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
He blends approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to match what a person needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including mood and relationship issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I don’t live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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