Andrew Merz, BACP

Andrew Merz is a counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and a BACP credential. He offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety or life changes. He emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every session and aims to meet people where they are.

He works in a straightforward way, listening first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped around the issues someone brings, such as stress, grief, self-esteem or intimacy-related concerns. He also helps people dealing with addictions, career pressure, parenting strain and the effects of trauma and abuse.

His style draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to address difficult thoughts and build clearer action. Attachment-based ideas help when relationships and belonging feel fraught, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy support emotion regulation when feelings run high.

Andrew tailors the conversation and the plan to each person's needs. That can mean practical steps between sessions, experiments to try new ways of coping, or skills to reduce strong emotional reactions. He aims for straightforward language and realistic goals rather than jargon.

People can expect a supportive, non-judgemental space to talk things through and try new strategies. He works with a wide range of concerns, including LGBT matters, body image, chronic illness, ADHD and sexual health or intimacy-related issues. If you want to explore whether he is a good fit, follow the Start Therapy process on the site to begin.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It suits worries like anxiety, depression and life transitions where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep and routine.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as you try different ideas in sessions.

If you are considering online work, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to slot into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time so they can fit therapy around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use online meetings to teach skills, plan practical between-session tasks and keep progress moving when in-person options are difficult to arrange.