Andrew Harris, BACP

Andrew Harris is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working in the United Kingdom who brings a thoughtful, person-centred approach to helping people navigate difficult life moments. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and has three years of clinical experience. Andrew has a particular interest in bereavement and loss, anxiety including OCD, low mood and depression, and supporting people as they adapt to significant change, though he is open to working with a broad range of presentations.

He describes counselling as a meeting between two people with the shared aim of exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and believes that talking therapies can be life-changing for those who feel hopeless, overwhelmed, or in need of support. Central to his practice is the therapeutic relationship; he aims to offer a welcoming, non-judgemental space where clients from both majority and minority backgrounds are accepted. Andrew emphasises collaboration, working alongside clients to identify goals and find practical and emotional ways forward, tailored to each person’s circumstances and needs.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online therapy

Andrew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine clear, skills-focused work with reflective, exploratory dialogue. One strand of his work focuses on structured, skills-based methods that teach coping tools and practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and everyday stressors - helpful for people seeking concrete steps to feel steadier. Another element emphasises exploratory, insight-oriented conversation to unpack grief, relationship patterns and attachment concerns, supporting deeper understanding and emotional processing. These approaches aim to be grounded in research while tailored to each client’s situation.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Andrew works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods feel most useful based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to arrange appointments around work, family and health commitments and allow clients to engage from familiar surroundings while working with registered professionals and therapists who adapt methods to remote settings.