Andrew Clarke, BACP

Andrew Clarke is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger and low mood. He supports those trying to cope with life changes and the fallout from separation or intense worry. He meets people who want practical help and a calm listener as they work towards clearer next steps.

Andrew uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. He treats clients as the experts in their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Conversations aim to make feelings clearer, spot unhelpful patterns and try out manageable changes between sessions.

He trained in counselling and holds BACP accreditation, which is stated as BACP. Andrew has five years of professional experience. During that time he has developed particular interest in attachment and how early relationships shape current responses.

Therapy sessions often combine looking at past patterns with short-term goals. This can include exploring emotional responses, improving communication, and practising different ways to cope with stress. He also works with issues like body image, guilt, forgiveness and feelings of isolation.

Andrew also provides counselling supervision. People who meet him can expect a respectful, steady approach that balances understanding with practical steps. To start, he asks people about their immediate concerns and what they hope to change, then they set an initial plan together.

How Andrew’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people see how early relationships affect current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in how someone connects or withdraws, and to practise different ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own pace. In remote sessions the counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection to help people make sense of problems and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss which methods suit the person's situation, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses, so plans are reviewed as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and removing travel time. Online work can make it easier to attend short check-ins between meetings or to have a session when stepping out during a work break. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats and timings should be checked in advance.