Andrew Collings, BACP

Andrew Collings is a counsellor credentialed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

He aims to make the first appointments straightforward and calm. He works to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. He encourages clients to take small steps and recognises that starting therapy takes courage.

In sessions he listens for practical patterns that are making daily life harder. He helps people name worries, notice unhelpful cycles, and try small changes that can ease tension. He also focuses on how important relationships and past attachments affect current emotions and behaviour.

Andrew pays attention to issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems. He also supports people dealing with divorce or separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose questions and men’s issues.

Therapy with him is centred on the person’s priorities. He works at a steady pace and adapts to what each person needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding emotions and patterns in relationships. One common approach he uses looks at how early attachments shape current reactions and relationships, helping people see how past experiences influence feelings now. Another approach focuses on practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes in everyday life.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. He will discuss different techniques with each person and choose what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client’s feedback helps shape the approach over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, as people do not need to travel for appointments. It can also make shorter check-ins more practical when time is limited, or allow for quieter surroundings when concentration is needed. Confirm the session options available before booking to be clear about formats and scheduling.