Andrew Reay

Andrew Reay is an ACA and PACFA counsellor with 16 years' experience based in Australia. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also lists life purpose among his focus areas. Andrew uses a mix of psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and counselling techniques. He includes EMDR and Brainspotting in his work alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. Sessions are practical and aim to help people shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. He often helps people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and problems that follow separation or difficult family dynamics. First responder issues, chronic pain and health-related concerns also appear in his practice. He works with common difficulties such as control issues, impulsivity and communication problems. Andrew describes himself as approachable and straightforward in session. Conversations focus on developing useful skills, noticing thoughts and testing new ways of responding. He uses techniques like mindfulness and hypnotherapy to support emotional regulation and coping strategies. People considering therapy are invited to think about specific problems they want to address and practical goals for change. Andrew encourages a collaborative process that looks at what is working, what is not, and small steps toward different choices.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. Online ACT sessions often include exercises to practise noticing thoughts, clarifying values and committing to small behavioural steps that fit daily life.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In video or phone sessions it commonly involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them with real-life experiments and building practical coping strategies.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. When used online the therapist guides bilateral stimulation and helps the person stay grounded while processing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels useful and why, then decide collaboratively which methods to try. That choice can change as the work progresses and as goals become clearer.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions suit the client's routine and needs.