Andrew Merz , BACP

Andrew Merz is a counsellor who draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and works with people dealing with grief, self-esteem, addiction and relationship concerns. He aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring sessions to individual needs.

In sessions he keeps language simple and direct. He helps people notice patterns, try small changes and practice coping skills between meetings. Conversations are collaborative - the client sets goals and the counsellor offers tools to reach them.

Andrew uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to build valued action. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to strengthen emotional awareness and improve how people relate to themselves and others.

People come to him for many problems including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, anger and career concerns. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, compassion fatigue and caregiving strain.

Sessions are delivered in English by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes because it focuses on small, meaningful steps rather than waiting to feel perfect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and change habits over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as progress and needs become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual material, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins and people who prefer written communication. These options aim to make regular therapy easier to attend and to match how someone wants to work.