Allan Mathieson, BACP

Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He offers conversational, practical therapy for people feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. Allan aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where clients set the pace and goals for their work.

Allan uses a person-centred way of working, so sessions are led by what the client brings each time. He draws on other approaches as needed to fit the moment. That might mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring attachment patterns, or focusing on small practical changes to make daily life easier.

He has four years of experience and has supported people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also pays attention to concerns such as social anxiety, panic attacks, eating and food-related issues, process addictions, and feelings of isolation or shame. Allan is familiar with autism and Asperger Syndrome and communication difficulties.

Sessions concentrate on what the client wants to work on, with options for tasks or readings between meetings if useful. Allan does not require homework but will offer suggestions to help progress outside sessions. He places importance on building a steady therapeutic relationship and being genuine and relaxed in sessions.

Allan works with adults across a range of issues and accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. He holds the BACP credential and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-Based work looks at patterns in how people connect and relate to others. It can help when relationship worries, trust issues or old hurts repeat in current life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, offering empathic listening and space to set the direction of therapy. This approach helps people who need acceptance and a steady place to make sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments or small behavioural changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Allan works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. He will discuss options and try ways of working that match what the person needs, adjusting the mix as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy flexible and accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing reflections, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options help fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.