Allan Mathieson, BACP

Allan Mathieson is a UK-based psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with four years of professional experience. He practices as an integrative counsellor who primarily draws on a person-centered approach while blending techniques from other therapeutic models to suit each client's needs. Allan aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients remain in control of the session and set the themes and goals they wish to explore.

Allan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. He also has experience supporting people with attachment-related challenges, autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, eating and food-related issues, shame and guilt, loneliness, panic, process addictions, and young adult matters. His practice pays particular attention to the therapeutic relationship, bringing a genuine, relaxed presence so clients can feel understood and supported while they work through difficult feelings and patterns.

Allan believes personal growth is an ongoing journey and tailors sessions to the individual rather than following a rigid formula. He does not require homework but can offer optional tasks or readings to support progress between sessions. He invests time outside appointments to reflect on how best to help clients enact practical changes, aiming for steady, meaningful improvements over time. Allan accepts clients both in the United Kingdom and internationally and provides therapy through multiple remote modalities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Allan integrates client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-based ideas to tailor online therapy to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections, supporting work on relationship difficulties, loneliness, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Allan works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts sessions over time so the work remains relevant and effective. The therapeutic relationship guides which techniques are used and how they are applied.

Online therapy with Allan is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.