Andrew Merz, BACP
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- Depression support
- Stress and anxiety
- Midlife challenges
About Andrew
Andrew Merz is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He practises in a way that aims to be respectful and compassionate. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with depression, stress and major life changes, and supports exploration of difficult emotions.
His approach is collaborative and tailored. He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions are aimed at helping people find clearer thinking, better coping strategies and more satisfying daily routines.
Andrew draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-informed work to frame sessions. He uses these approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new responses and reconnect with personal values.
People bring many different concerns to his work, including anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, addictions, sleep or eating problems, parenting stress and career questions. He also addresses areas such as ADHD, trauma and compassion fatigue when these come up in conversation.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). That registration is shown as BACP. To begin, people follow the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
His approach is collaborative and tailored. He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions are aimed at helping people find clearer thinking, better coping strategies and more satisfying daily routines.
Andrew draws on therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-informed work to frame sessions. He uses these approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new responses and reconnect with personal values.
People bring many different concerns to his work, including anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, addictions, sleep or eating problems, parenting stress and career questions. He also addresses areas such as ADHD, trauma and compassion fatigue when these come up in conversation.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). That registration is shown as BACP. To begin, people follow the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Andrew’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationships shape feelings and expectations, which can help with trust, intimacy and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made and needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life because it removes travel time and can allow appointments during breaks or from different locations. It can also make some check-ins shorter or less dependent on video if that helps with concentration or energy. Many people find these practical advantages useful when balancing work, family or health demands.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrew help with?
The practice covers a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, stress, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other areas noted include relationship strain, addictions, sleep and eating issues, ADHD and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a collaborative, person-centred way and adapts sessions to fit each person. Therapy blends approaches to help people notice patterns, try new responses and reconnect with what matters to them.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on issues such as depression and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed during the scheduling process.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.