Andrew Mclay, BACP
Andrew Mclay is a counsellor and psychotherapist who focuses on grief, loss and big life changes.
About Andrew
Andrew Mclay is a counsellor and psychotherapist who focuses on grief, loss and big life changes. He draws on five years of practice to offer calm, steady support. He works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, and he holds sessions in English.
Many people bring losses that are not about death. Andrew helps people facing the end of relationships, changes in identity, the fallout from substance use, and the slow unpicking that can follow illness or career shifts.
Background and approach
He listens for what feels most difficult and helps people name the loss they are carrying. His style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be a space where someone can talk without pressure, take things at their own pace, and make sense of confusing feelings.
Andrew prioritises clear, straightforward conversation over jargon. Andrew uses a trauma-informed lens and draws from person-centred practice while also working with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These methods offer ways to build small, practical changes while paying attention to how past harm has affected the present.
People often work on coping with anxiety, stress and low mood alongside grief. He also supports those dealing with addiction, self-esteem struggles, body image concerns and family-related problems. Sessions can include making manageable plans, exploring feelings, and learning ways to handle overwhelming moments.
Andrew accepts international clients and offers appointments by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire leads to scheduling a suitable time with him.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 407496 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Andrew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Ways of working Andrew names
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How therapy approaches translate to online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when emotions are hard to bear. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their experience at the centre of sessions; the counsellor listens closely and follows what the client brings, helping them speak openly and find their own direction. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of past trauma and reducing its hold on everyday life, offering ways to process painful memories and manage triggers.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most important, try different ways of working, and adjust methods to match needs and preferences. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits each person's goals and pace.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible from different places. Video calls let people work face to face when that matters, phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options offer flexibility for people juggling work, family or mobility needs, and they allow ongoing support while keeping sessions practical and manageable.
Frequently asked
What issues does Andrew commonly help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also supports people with concerns like self-esteem, body image and career change.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is warm, steady and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, making sense of feelings and taking practical steps at a comfortable pace.
How long has he been practising?
Andrew has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life-change issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.