Andrew Wood , BACP

Andrew Wood is an integrative therapist who offers coaching, counselling and psychotherapy to adult clients, working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. He aims to create a professional, welcoming space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings, gain deeper insight into their lives, and identify practical steps to improve wellbeing.

Drawing on an integrative approach, Andrew blends different therapeutic methods to match each client’s unique needs and preferences. He adopts a holistic perspective that recognises how psychological, physical, social and environmental factors interact, and how challenges in one area of life can affect others.

Andrew holds an MSc degree 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), an Accredited Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists, a member of the International Coaching Federation, and a qualified clinical supervisor. His background includes roles as a therapist with organisations such as Mind, Relate and the Dove Service, and work within two NHS Trusts.

He has also held senior clinical and management positions, 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 serves on the BACP Workplace Division Executive and has supported clients with a wide range of personal and work-related issues.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy

Andrew draws on client-centered therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of the work, offering a respectful, non-directive space where clients can explore their feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is well suited to issues such as low self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns and general emotional distress.

He also uses solution-focused therapy to help clients identify clear goals and build on strengths and resources. Solution-focused work is practical and forward-looking, and can be helpful for managing stress, addressing specific life changes, and making progress when time or circumstances call for targeted support.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Andrew will work with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt methods to suit what is most helpful for them. This means therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, and the plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult.