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Andrea Reid, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Parenting concerns
- Career difficulties
About Andrea
Andrea Reid is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress and anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, career challenges and life transitions.
Andrea uses a straightforward style in sessions. She treats clients as the expert on their own story and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations centre on spotting unhelpful thoughts and habits, and testing different ways of responding to them.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centred methods to listen for what matters most to each person, and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated patterns that can surface over time.
Andrea has supported people facing a broad range of issues beyond the main concerns above. These include ageing and geriatric issues, cancer and fertility-related stress, caregiver strain, hoarding, money worries, and difficulties linked to pregnancy, postpartum and midlife changes.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused while still allowing time to talk through feelings. Andrea helps people set small, achievable steps and reviews progress together. People can expect clear discussion of options and simple techniques to try between sessions.
How Andrea uses CBT and related approaches online
Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses. CBT sessions focus on short-term, practical steps such as behavioural experiments and simple thought records to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also draws on client-centred therapy, where the counsellor listens closely and follows what the client says is most important. Psychodynamic ideas may be used to explore recurring patterns that have developed over time and how those patterns affect current choices.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Andrea will discuss the options and help the client choose what fits their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help sessions slot into everyday routines while keeping the focus on what people want to address.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career problems and coping with life changes, plus several related issues such as postpartum matters and financial worries.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical alternatives. Sessions often include simple tasks or experiments to practise between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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