Andrew Clarke, BACP

Andrew Clarke is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, and life transitions. He holds a degree in counselling and works as a counselling supervisor, bringing both clinical training and reflective oversight to his practice. Andrew approaches therapy from a stance that recognises each person as the expert of their own story, and he draws on clients strengths to help navigate the challenges they face.

Clients come to Andrew for help with a wide range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control difficulties, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, body image and self-esteem, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and problems related to mood and panic. He also supports people dealing with financial worries, questions about life purpose, and the practical and emotional impacts of major life changes.

Andrew aims to create a supportive, collaborative environment where taking the first step toward greater wellbeing is acknowledged as an act of courage. He works alongside clients to identify goals, explore patterns, and build practical coping strategies that fit each person’s life and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Andrew Clarke

Andrew often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered approaches to meet clients where they are. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional patterns, helping people address abandonment, trust, and connection issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within close relationships, which can be useful for couples and individuals struggling with intense emotions or relational conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients to find their own solutions and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Andrew collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions so approaches evolve as progress unfolds, creating a flexible plan driven by the client’s concerns and pace.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and access to support from home or elsewhere. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can choose formats that suit their comfort and lifestyle, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into daily life.