Andrew Clarke

Andrew Clarke is a counsellor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. He works with people facing anger issues and those adjusting to life changes. Andrew writes plainly and aims to make the first steps feel less daunting.

He believes each person knows their own story and already has strengths to draw on. Sessions focus on noticing those strengths and using them to manage difficulties. He offers steady support as people try different ways of responding to old patterns.

Andrew uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs. He draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current feelings. He combines that with client-centred listening that keeps the person’s experience central. He also uses emotionally-focused ideas to help with intense relationship emotions and solution-focused steps to set practical goals.

Andrew trained in counselling and holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed here. He also supervises other counsellors as part of his practice.

People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge when helpful, and a focus on practical steps between sessions. If you want to know more about session options and logistics, check the booking information before arranging a first meeting.

How Andrew blends approaches for online support

Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and emotional bonds, helping people understand patterns in close relationships and feelings of abandonment. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can explore choices at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work through intense emotions that come up in relationships and close interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals and preferences, and then agree a plan that combines listening, emotional work and practical steps. This collaborative process aims to fit methods to the client rather than applying one fixed model.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time and make it easier to attend regular meetings. Online work can also allow a mix of discussing feelings, practising new ways of communicating, and agreeing small tasks to try between sessions.