Andrew Harris, BACP

Andrew Harris is a psychotherapeutic counsellor registered in the United Kingdom who holds BACP membership - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He brings three years of clinical experience to work with people facing a range of difficulties, with particular interest in bereavement, loss, anxiety, obsessive compulsive difficulties, depression, low mood and adapting to life changes.

He approaches counselling as a collaborative meeting between counsellor and client, focused on exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are getting in the way of daily life or wellbeing. Andrew believes that talking therapy can be transformative and that many people seek support when they feel hopeless, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.

In practice he offers a welcoming, non-judgemental space and aims to work together with each person to identify goals and practical steps for change. His work is inclusive and open to people from majority and minority backgrounds, and he supports a wide range of concerns including relationship and attachment issues, caregiver and chronic illness stress, body image, bereavement, communication difficulties and other life transitions.

Evidence-based approaches delivered through online therapy

Andrew draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on identifying and reframing unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. These structured cognitive strategies help people recognise automatic thoughts and develop alternative ways of thinking that support clearer decision making and emotional relief.

He also offers grief-focused supportive work that helps people process loss and bereavement at a pace that suits them, and practical coping skills for adapting to life changes such as relationship shifts, caregiving responsibilities or chronic health challenges. These approaches combine emotional exploration with real-world strategies to manage day-to-day demands.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Andrew works collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals and preferences, reviewing progress together and adjusting the plan as required.

Online therapy gives access to this work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit appointments around daily life. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to attend regularly, reduce travel time and allow consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.