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Andrew Merz, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - depression and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed work
About Andrew
Andrew Merz is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of professional experience. He works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and take a practical, problem-solving tone.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-informed work. That means conversations focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing different responses, and practising new choices in day-to-day life. Sessions tend to be structured and goal-oriented, with exercises to try between meetings.
Andrew also draws on client-centred and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to help people manage intense feelings and improve interpersonal connection. He supports people dealing with grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem and issues around intimacy. He can also assist with sleep and eating concerns, addiction-related struggles, and career or parenting stress.
Additional focus areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, body image, chronic health and caregiver stress, ADHD and co-morbidity. He is familiar with a broad range of concerns such as ageing and geriatric issues, trauma and abuse, and kink and alternative sex culture. These areas are treated through practical strategies and ongoing conversations about what works.
Sessions are organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site controls.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Andrew commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing more helpful responses through brief exercises. ACT helps people get clear on values and take committed action even when feelings are difficult. He also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions and to build more effective ways of relating.Finding the right approach is a shared task. He will work with the person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting techniques, and agreeing practical steps to try between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use audio-only or video approaches depending on what suits their day. Registered or accredited professionals on the platform can explain the exact session formats when arranging the first appointment.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He commonly helps people with depression, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as sleep and eating problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, try alternative responses, and practise new behaviours between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional counselling experience and works in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.