Andrew Merz, BACP
Compassionate counsellor focusing on meaningful change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 45296
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- Values-based care
- Practical strategies
- Geriatric awareness
About Andrew
Andrew Merz is a counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He focuses on creating a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk through difficulties and work toward clearer goals. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and adapts conversations to each person’s needs.
He often helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and grief. He also supports those coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD and career pressures. Older-adult issues such as aging and geriatric concerns are listed among his focus areas and may be included in sessions when relevant.
Andrew uses a blend of approaches to fit the person in front of him. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses client-centred and attachment-informed ideas to create a calm, respectful dialogue.
Sessions are tailored to what each person needs and want to work on. Andrew aims to support practical steps as well as emotional processing, so people leave with clearer next steps. He describes the first step of therapy as a brave move and offers steady support through that process.
He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people with the appropriate therapist and scheduling is arranged according to availability.
He often helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress and grief. He also supports those coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD and career pressures. Older-adult issues such as aging and geriatric concerns are listed among his focus areas and may be included in sessions when relevant.
Andrew uses a blend of approaches to fit the person in front of him. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses client-centred and attachment-informed ideas to create a calm, respectful dialogue.
Sessions are tailored to what each person needs and want to work on. Andrew aims to support practical steps as well as emotional processing, so people leave with clearer next steps. He describes the first step of therapy as a brave move and offers steady support through that process.
He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people with the appropriate therapist and scheduling is arranged according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for depression, anxiety and life transitions by shifting focus from symptom control to meaningful action.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills for worries, sleep problems and low mood.
Client-centred and attachment-informed ideas shape how sessions feel. They aim to create an open, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads the pace and the counsellor responds with empathy and curiosity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to the person’s goals and preferences. This happens collaboratively, so plans change if something isn’t helping.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they focus on practical exercises, thought records and values-based planning that can be practised between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Andrew commonly address?
He supports people with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief and coping with life changes. His wider focus includes relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and ageing-related matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends practical techniques with a respectful, client-centred approach. Sessions mix values work, thought restructuring and calmer, attachment-informed conversation.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience informs how he shapes sessions and tailors plans to each person.
What credentials and region are listed for this counsellor?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.