Counsellor profile
Andrew Medlow, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Self esteem work
About Andrew
Andrew Medlow is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns. He also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, trauma and parenting strains that affect daily life.
Andrew approaches sessions on the assumption that each person knows their story best. He listens for strengths a person already has and helps them build on those resources. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps and clear options rather than abstract theory.
He draws on several therapeutic methods to suit different problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety or low mood. Attachment-based ideas guide work where past relationships affect the present.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused when needed. Andrew aims to help people improve communication, manage strong emotions, and handle life changes such as separation, blended family adjustments or parenting pressures. He also offers support around addiction and recovery-related challenges.
People commonly come to discuss family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, abandonment and control or trust problems. He can help with coping strategies for ADHD, compassion fatigue and career-related stress. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you identify what matters most and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and navigating big life changes by focusing on what you want to keep doing despite difficult thoughts or feelings.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It offers practical techniques to reduce worry, challenge unhelpful thinking and build routines that support everyday functioning.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help when trust, control or abandonment issues affect how you relate to others or manage family roles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work and household routines. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, sessions without video if preferred, and simpler access when juggling daily responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and family-related concerns such as fatherhood issues and blended family adjustments.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-led approach and draws on methods like ACT, CBT and attachment-based ideas to focus on steps you can take.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.