Andrew Harris, BACP

Andrew Harris is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation and brings three years of experience to sessions. He focuses on everyday difficulties such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with relationship issues and a range of related concerns.

He tends to work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. Sessions are a chance to talk through thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a calm setting. He aims to build a collaborative relationship so people feel heard and respected.

Andrew has a particular interest in bereavement and loss, and in helping people adapt after major changes. He also works with those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image worries and separation or divorce. Other areas he addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and experiences of domestic violence.

His approach is practical and person-centred. He listens closely and helps clients identify patterns that keep problems going. Together they explore small, manageable steps that can ease symptoms and improve daily coping.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common method is a person-centred approach which means the session centres on the client’s experience and priorities; the counsellor listens, reflects and helps people make sense of what they are feeling and thinking. This approach is useful for grief, low mood and adjusting to life changes.

He also works with techniques aimed at identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviours and testing small, manageable changes. These strategies help with anxiety, stress and problems such as rumination or avoidance by encouraging step-by-step practice and reflection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a way forward together, tailoring methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen techniques fit the client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different lifestyles. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility needs and let people maintain continuity of care without travel.