Andrew Reay, ACA, PACFA

Andrew Reay is an experienced Australian therapist who blends psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and trauma-focused interventions to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions. With 16 years of practice, he offers a holistic, client-focused approach that aims to help individuals build practical skills, shift unhelpful thinking and pursue meaningful change. He draws on a variety of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Brainspotting and Ego State Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs.

He works with many concerns such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family of origin issues, chronic pain or illness, first responder challenges and difficulties adjusting to separation or major life changes. Andrew frames therapy around respect, empathy and collaboration, adapting sessions to meet specific goals while encouraging clients to explore values and develop coping strategies.

Andrew is a registered and accredited supervisor for counsellors with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA) - both national professional bodies for counsellors and psychotherapists. He is described by clients as approachable, friendly and competent and aims to provide practical, compassionate support for those taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Andrew integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his work to help clients clarify what matters to them and develop flexible strategies for living in line with those values. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that support a meaningful life and can help with anxiety, depression and motivation struggles.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma is central to a person’s difficulties. EMDR helps process distressing memories so they feel less disruptive, and it is often chosen for trauma-related symptoms and memories that continue to affect daily life.

Hypnotherapy is offered as an adjunctive tool to access focused states of attention for working on habits, confidence and stress management. This gentle, guided approach can complement talking therapies when someone is aiming to shift unhelpful patterns or strengthen coping resources.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrew works with clients to understand their goals, preferences and needs and then tailors a plan that may combine methods to suit the individual.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy from home or another convenient location, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods for remote delivery.