Andrew Reay, ACA, PACFA

Andrew Reay is an ACA and PACFA accredited counsellor with 16 years' experience. He combines psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and counselling approaches to help people make changes they want in life. Andrew aims to create a respectful and approachable space where people can talk honestly about stress, anxiety, trauma and related difficulties.

He works with common concerns such as depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing issues like abandonment, body image, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems. First responder issues, guilt and shame, and isolation are among the additional areas he addresses.

Andrew uses a mix of therapeutic approaches rather than a single method. His practice includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR and hypnotherapy. He adapts techniques to suit each person rather than following a fixed script.

Sessions are shaped around what the client needs and wants to achieve. Andrew focuses on clear, practical steps and on helping people shift unhelpful thinking patterns. He emphasises empathy, respect and a positive outlook in his work.

He also acts as a registered supervisor for counsellors under the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia. Andrew asks people to be open about their goals so sessions can be tailored from the first meeting.

To begin, he encourages prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to use the booking process to outline their priorities before the first session.

How Andrew’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It suits worry, low mood and behavioural shifts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works on distressing memories through guided attention and processing; it can help reduce the impact of traumatic events.

Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. Andrew will work collaboratively to pick methods that fit the client's needs, goals and comfort. He explains options, tries techniques gently, and adjusts based on what helps most in real sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find therapy by video or phone helps them stay consistent and apply skills between meetings. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions suit daily routines and therapeutic goals.