Andrew Lawton-Collins, BACP

Andrew Lawton-Collins is a counsellor who combines a systemic mode of inquiry with a client-focused way of listening to understand each person's unique circumstances. He pays attention to family and social contexts as well as internal experiences, working alongside clients to explore how past events and present interactions shape feelings and behaviour. Andrew treats trauma as something that belongs to the client - he will not reframe or dismiss it - and he supports people in unpicking patterns that may be holding them back so they can consider practical changes that might help.

He does not use a fixed template for every client; instead he relies on careful, polite enquiry and active listening to discover how best to be of service. Andrew has experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse, people navigating grief, and those facing challenging social circumstances. He also works with issues such as parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, chronic pain, illness and disability, guilt and shame, seasonal affective disorder, and young adult concerns.

Andrew is a BACP-registered practitioner, which means he is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and therapists. He offers a respectful, person-centred space where clients collaborate to identify goals and possibilities for change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Andrew uses a systemic mode of inquiry, which looks at how family relationships, social roles and current contexts influence emotional struggles and patterns of interaction. This approach helps when difficulties are tied to family dynamics, parenting challenges or wider social circumstances.

He also works from a client-focused, or person-centred, stance that prioritises listening and following the client’s lead. This method supports people seeking to explore self-esteem, grief, guilt and shame by creating space for them to identify their own goals and solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrew collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, and he adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Andrew is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to travel, and they allow sessions to be arranged in ways that suit everyday life.