Andrew Merz, BACP

Andrew Merz is a counsellor who uses practical, person-centred methods to help people cope with difficult times. He works in the United Kingdom and brings five years of professional experience to conversations about mood, stress and life transitions. He describes his approach as respectful, sensitive and compassionate.

In sessions he tailors the way he talks and the tools he offers to each person’s needs. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what is useful right now. He helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and problems with self-esteem to find clearer ways forward.

Andrew also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, addictive behaviours and challenges around intimacy and sexuality. He works with concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career stress and compassion fatigue. He can also address longer term issues including attachment difficulties, ADHD and chronic health-related stresses.

He draws on a mix of practical therapies to help people notice what matters and change patterns that cause harm. Sessions aim to build skills for coping, improve emotional awareness and create realistic action steps. The focus is on small, achievable changes rather than quick fixes.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Andrew offers steady support through that process. He will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their goals and everyday life.

How Andrew's approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and trying different behaviours to reduce distress and improve mood. It suits problems like low mood, worry and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect present emotional reactions and can help with attachment issues and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods fit best. That choice may change as therapy progresses, and the plan will be adapted to what helps most.

Session format details should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find video or phone sessions help them keep continuity of care while balancing work, family and health demands.