Allan Mathieson, BACP

Allan Mathieson is a qualified psychotherapist with four years of practice, based in the United Kingdom. He works in an integrative, person-centered way - meaning sessions are led by the client and tailored to each person’s needs while drawing on techniques from different therapeutic models when they are helpful. Allan focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and he also works with concerns including attachment difficulties, neurodiversity, communication problems, eating and food-related issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, and young adult challenges.

He places particular importance on the therapeutic relationship, bringing a calm and genuine presence so clients can feel listened to and supported without judgment. Although sessions typically last an hour each week, Allan devotes time outside sessions to researching and considering the best ways to help clients move forward. He does not require homework, but will offer optional tasks or readings when these may support progress between meetings.

Allan has experience working with a wide range of people, including those whose needs are sometimes misunderstood, such as neurodiverse clients and men’s issues. He is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which indicates adherence to professional standards of practice and ethics.

Approach-focused care and flexible online sessions

The practice draws on attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches to support different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and responses - it can help when difficulties with trust, closeness, or recurring relationship problems are present. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, giving clients space to lead the work and build self-understanding, which is helpful for issues like low self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, panic, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process and is done collaboratively. Allan Mathieson works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and will adapt the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences. This variety makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.