Andrew Mclay, BACP

Andrew Mclay is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He has five years of clinical experience and works with people facing grief, loss and major life changes. He holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP, and offers a calm, down-to-earth space to talk things through.

Many people come with losses that are not obvious. Andrew helps people who are dealing with the end of relationships, shifts in identity, changes at work or in health, and the slow drift away from how they used to be. He also supports those affected by substance-related harm, ongoing stress, and emotional exhaustion from caring roles.

His style is warm, steady and plain-speaking. Sessions are about listening closely, making sense of feelings and taking small steps that fit each person. There is no push to move on quickly - pace and safety matter in each conversation.

Andrew draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and trauma-focused practice to shape the work. That means helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, reconnect with what matters to them, and work through painful experiences at a tolerable pace.

People commonly come for help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, body image and self-esteem. He also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, ADHD, and the fallout from domestic violence or separation. The emphasis is practical and personal - conversations that aim to change day-to-day life in small, achievable ways.

Practical therapy approaches for remote support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and learn to act in line with their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and difficulties that follow big life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and the therapeutic relationship, offering a listening space where people can explore feelings and make sense of their situation. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves careful, paced work on distressing memories and reactions, aiming to reduce their hold on everyday life and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. That choice can shift as the work progresses, and sessions are adjusted to what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study or caregiving. It can also allow quieter, shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited, and it removes travel time so people can focus on the conversation itself. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions and help you build practical steps to manage everyday life.