Andrew Merz, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
CBT and ACT methods
Attachment-informed work

About Andrew

Andrew Merz is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He focuses on depression, anxiety, stress and a wide range of related concerns. He works with people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction and difficulties with self-esteem.

His approach centres on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other practical methods. Andrew uses Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice patterns in feelings and behaviour. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas when those perspectives fit a person’s situation.

Sessions are conversational and organised around what matters most to the client. He listens for repeated emotional patterns and helps name feelings that are hard to put into words. From there he and the client try different ways of responding to old habits and testing new actions between sessions.

Andrew has worked with people experiencing eating and sleeping issues, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress and career pressures. He also supports clients dealing with trauma, chronic illness, caregiver strain, ADHD and a range of attachment or identity questions.

Practical issues such as cost and scheduling are handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Andrew combines EFT, ACT and attachment ideas online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name core emotions that drive unhelpful patterns. It is often used where strong feelings or repeated relationship dynamics are hard to understand. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, practical steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with persistent anxiety, depression and life changes. Attachment-Based approaches look at how early relationship experiences shape current expectations and responses to others, which can be useful for intimacy-related issues and attachment questions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Andrew will discuss which methods match a person’s needs and preferences and will adapt the plan as therapy progresses. This is a collaborative process where goals and techniques are agreed together. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or use audio-only meetings when video is not practical.

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 Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy 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

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with depression, anxiety and stress, plus grief, addictions and relationship concerns among other issues.

What therapeutic style does he use?

Emotionally-Focused Therapy is a stated approach. He also uses Client-Centred, CBT, ACT and Attachment-Based ideas depending on the case.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds BACP accreditation and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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