Andrew Merz, BACP | Therapist in United Kingdom

Compassionate listening
Goal focused sessions
Evidence informed methods

About Andrew

Andrew Merz is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing depression and a wide range of life stresses. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Andrew frames the first appointment as a practical step toward feeling better and more in control.

Andrew uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to understand what matters to each client. He adapts plans to fit individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on clear goals, manageable steps and skills that can be used between meetings.

His work draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These methods help with mood, difficult thoughts, relationship patterns and coping during change. Andrew also uses client-centred practices to keep the conversation centred on the person he is supporting.

People come to him for many concerns, including anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship or intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and codependency. He also supports those facing career strain, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges and neurodiversity-related issues.

Sessions are shaped collaboratively; clients set priorities and Andrew helps track progress. He presents ideas simply and offers tools to use between sessions. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is practical for managing anxiety, low mood and life transitions by focusing on small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and tests unhelpful thinking patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety and improving daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and make decisions together based on your needs, goals and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor tasks, pacing and the mix of techniques used in sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can adapt exercises, homework and pacing to work well in an online setting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic 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 / loneliness JealousyLife 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

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?

He works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and codependency. The list also includes relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and career or caregiver strain.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and person-centred, focusing on respectful, sensitive dialogue. Sessions aim to set clear goals and develop skills people can use between meetings.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom helping people with depression and other concerns. He tailors sessions to each persons needs.

Which credential does he hold in the UK?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.