Andrew Mclay, BACP
Andrew Mclay is a counsellor with five years' experience who works with people facing grief, loss and major life changes.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
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About Andrew
Andrew Mclay is a counsellor with five years' experience who works with people facing grief, loss and major life changes. He holds BACP accreditation with practice in the United Kingdom and offers a calm, down-to-earth space for people to talk about what feels heavy. Andrew focuses on listening first and helping people make sense of their feelings at their own pace.
Many clients come with losses that are not about death.
Background and approach
He helps when relationships end, when identity or confidence shifts, or when substance use has damaged trust and routine. He also supports people coping with long-term health changes, career upheaval or the quiet sadness that follows transitions. His style is warm and steady.
Sessions give time to tell your story without pressure to “move on” quickly. Andrew uses trauma-focused work alongside person-centred ideas to keep the conversation rooted in the client’s experience. Practical tools and values-based approaches are used when they fit the person’s goals.
That might include steps to rebuild daily routines, ways to notice and accept painful thoughts, or work on clearer boundaries and relationships. The emphasis is on small, doable changes rather than big promises. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients.
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what suits their needs and schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407496 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Andrew lists
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Online support
Client-Centred Therapy is a person-focused approach that prioritises listening and empathy. It creates a calm space where someone can make sense of their feelings and find their own solutions over time.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurt still affects daily life. This work looks at how trauma shows up now and gently builds ways to feel safer and more in control.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods fit best. That collaborative conversation can change as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls suit deeper conversations when face-to-face contact helps, phone sessions work well for lower bandwidth or brief check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for shorter reflections or when typing feels easier. Offering several options helps people manage practical barriers and keep therapy consistent.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He supports people with grief and loss, relationship issues, stress, anxiety and depression. Other areas include trauma and abuse, addictions, eating concerns and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm, steady and down-to-earth with a focus on listening. He gives space to tell your story and works at a pace that suits each person.
What experience does he have?
Andrew has five years of clinical experience working with loss, trauma and life transitions. That background informs his approach to grief and related concerns.
What credentials and region are relevant?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom. Those are the stated professional details for his work.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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