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Andrew Collings, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 3+ years in practice

Andrew Collings is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential.

About Andrew

Andrew Collings is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and depression. He aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting by offering a calm, non-judgemental space.

In sessions he encourages people to talk about what matters most to them. He listens for patterns that keep causing pain, then works with each person to try different ways of responding.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on practical changes and clearer thinking, not on labels or medical jargon. Andrew pays attention to how early attachments and abandonment fears can shape current relationships. He also helps with issues such as body image, guilt and shame, and the strain of caregiving or long-term illness.

These topics are explored at the client’s pace to avoid overwhelming discussion. People who prefer straightforward, collaborative work tend to do well with his style. He uses everyday language and checks in about progress each session.

He aims to help people feel more grounded, less isolated, and better able to make choices that fit their life. Practical matters such as session format and scheduling are handled together. Andrew asks about what will work best and adjusts the approach as therapy progresses.

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BACP 405213 March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

What Andrew works with

Everything Andrew lists, in their own terms.

Online support

Andrew commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One approach concentrates on identifying repetitive thoughts and testing them with small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive mood. This helps people see which beliefs are useful and which keep causing distress.

He also draws on methods that look at how early attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships. Conversations gently map out patterns in relationships and communication so people can try new responses and build more stable connections over time.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options, listen to your goals and try methods together to see what fits. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so work stays relevant to your needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep sessions consistent.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Andrew help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and panic attacks.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is calm and collaborative, using plain language and practical steps. Sessions centre on talking things through, noticing unhelpful patterns and trying out new ways of responding.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He works in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP as his credential.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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