Andrew Allan
Andrew is a warm and approachable therapist with specialist training in couples counselling and psychosexual therapy. He works with couples of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations, as well as individuals seeking support with relationship concerns. Andrew tailors his approach to the unique needs of each couple, helping partners explore past influences, improve communication, and build healthier ways of relating.
Andrew can also support couples who decide to separate, guiding them through the process as respectfully and amicably as possible. Clients describe Andrew as understanding and supportive, creating a space where both partners feel equally heard.
Session Rates
Couples Counselling
60 minutes
Individual Counselling
60 minutes
About Andrew
Hello, my name is Andrew and I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you and your partner to explore your reasons for seeking therapy. Whether you feel overwhelmed by a multitude of issues or worry that your concerns are too trivial, I am here to help you identify core patterns and core issues. My approach is transparent and collaborative, ensuring that both of you feel heard and respected throughout the process.
During our sessions, we will work with you as both individuals and as a couple. We may choose to explore your personal histories and childhoods, as these often influence how we interact in our adult relationships. I handle this exploration with great sensitivity, adapting to your comfort levels as we uncover how your past might be impacting your present partnership.
Alongside our exploratory work, I equip you with practical tools and techniques designed to improve communication, reduce conflict, and rebuild trust. We will also focus on your aspirations for the future, fostering a shared vision that aligns with your goals as a couple. My aim is to create a welcoming environment where you can openly express yourselves and work towards lasting growth.
Meet Andrew
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Background & Experience
My journey into counselling began with several years as a volunteer at Samaritans. Supporting individuals at their lowest ebb taught me the vital importance of active listening and empathy, which I believe are the absolute foundations of effective therapy. This experience inspired me to pursue advanced specialist training in couple and relationship dynamics.
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy and a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy, alongside specific training in compulsive sexual behaviours. I have completed a year's training with the internationally renowned Couples Institute. Before qualifying as a therapist, I worked within a government department where I engaged with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. This professional history gives me a broad, real-world perspective that I bring into my practice today as an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
How I can help
I'll help you identify and gently unpack the recurring patterns that create conflict or distance, paving the way for deeper connection and understanding.
We'll explore your individual histories and attachment styles to illuminate how past experiences are shaping your current relationship dynamics, fostering profound insight.
I'll equip you with practical, evidence-based techniques, drawn from modalities like Emotionally Focused Therapy, to transform communication and rebuild trust effectively.
We'll collaboratively cultivate a shared vision for your future, ensuring it aligns with your unique desires as individuals and your joint aspirations as a couple.
I'll provide tailored support for a range of relationship difficulties, from intimacy issues and constant arguments to navigating significant life transitions or exploring pre-marital foundations.
We'll collaboratively strengthen your emotional bond, nurturing both your personal growth and the resilience of your partnership.
I will help you grow and develop as individuals and as a couple.
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