Andrew Wood, BACP

Andrew Wood is an integrative therapist offering coaching, counselling and psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples. He works with people from all backgrounds and seeks to create a professional, welcoming environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into their lives, and work toward meaningful change.

His approach combines elements from different therapeutic models so that work is tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all method. He adopts a holistic perspective that recognises psychological, physical, social and environmental factors are often interconnected and that difficulties in one area can affect others.

Andrew holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling. He is a Registered and Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the main professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. He is also an Accredited Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists, a member of the International Coaching Federation, and a qualified clinical supervisor.

He has practiced with organisations such as Mind, Relate, the Dove Service and two NHS Trusts, and has held leadership roles including Counselling Service Manager for the NHS Talking Therapies service in Oxfordshire, Clinical Director at Care first, Mental Health Service Delivery Manager at IPRS Health Ltd., and Mental Health Clinical Lead at Bupa. He currently serves on the BACP Workplace Division Executive and has supported clients with a wide range of personal and work-related issues.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, emphasising empathy, active listening and supporting people to find their own solutions. It is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief and general life transitions because it focuses on building understanding and self-awareness.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and attainable goals, helping clients identify strengths and small changes that produce meaningful differences. This approach works well for stress, anxiety, career challenges and relationship difficulties where tangible progress is a priority.

Systemic Therapy looks at relationships and patterns within families or groups, exploring how interactions and roles contribute to problems. It can be useful for family issues, parenting concerns, communication problems and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Andrew will work collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on needs, goals and preferences. He adapts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging allow people to access support around work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules and receive regular therapeutic support from registered professionals and therapists without needing to travel.