Andrew Reay, ACA, PACFA

Andrew Reay is an ACA and PACFA-registered counsellor with 16 years' experience. He combines psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and counselling methods to help people make practical changes in their thinking and daily habits. Andrew presents as approachable and respectful, and he aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

He offers ways to manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem and life transitions. He also pays attention to related concerns such as abandonment, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues affecting first responders and men. The focus is on clear, workable steps rather than abstract theory.

Andrew describes his style as holistic and collaborative. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client-Centred Therapy, EMDR and hypnotherapy as part of a blended approach. Sessions are framed around what a client wants to change and what is achievable in day-to-day life.

He works to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through difficult memories and present challenges. Practical tools, guided exercises and conversational reflection are mixed depending on what helps most. Andrew also offers supervision for counsellors through ACA and PACFA.

People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work alongside deeper therapeutic techniques may find his approach useful. He encourages honesty about goals and keeps plans flexible so sessions can shift as needs change.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thinking and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, avoidance and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts, feelings and behaviours to build practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps process distressing memories and can be used where trauma or past hurt is a focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that suit your situation and adjust as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where client preferences and everyday life needs shape which techniques are used.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others favour longer sessions for deeper processing. The therapist will advise which way of working best fits your goals and schedule based on your needs.