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Andrew Merz

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Andrew Merz

United Kingdom

Gentle, practical counselling for everyday struggles

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  • Person-focused care
  • BACP registered
  • Men's wellbeing

About Andrew

Andrew Merz is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses approachable, person-focused methods to help people make changes in their lives. He holds BACP registration and brings five years of professional experience to his work. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk honestly about what is hard for them.

Andrew typically adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. He helps people address depression, anxiety, stress and grief, and supports those facing life changes or struggles with self-esteem. He also works with concerns such as addiction, intimacy-related issues and eating or sleeping problems.

His approach draws on practical therapies that focus on thoughts, feelings and relationships. He will listen and then collaborate on goals that make sense day to day. Sessions are framed around what the person wants to change and what feels manageable.

Andrew has experience supporting people with neurodiversity, attachment issues and complex long-term stress, and has worked with clients dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness and bereavement. He also offers support around career strain, anger and compassion fatigue.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Andrew aims to offer steady support as people find clearer direction. He asks questions, reflects what he hears and helps people try different ways to move forward.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence present patterns and can help when attachment or relationship issues are causing distress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre, with the counsellor offering non-judgemental listening and reflection to help clarify goals and next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will talk with each person about what feels most useful and try different ways of working until a good fit emerges. That process is collaborative and guided by the person’s goals and preferences.

Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, please confirm the available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are simpler to attend. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and tools to suit remote sessions, helping people practise skills between meetings and bring that progress back into later conversations.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?

He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns and addictions.

What kind of therapy style does he use?

The approach is collaborative and practical, drawing on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to focus on thoughts, emotions and relationships.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience supporting people with depression and other common mental health concerns.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP as shown in his profile.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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