Andrew

Mr Andrew McLay

Registered Counselor

“As a qualified professional based in the UK, I bring over four years of experience helping adult clients navigate a wide array of emotional and psychological challenges, including guilt, shame, anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I have a deep sense of empathy for those struggling with these issues.”

About Me

I help you if you are affected by abuse, grief, mood disorders, or divorce. I offer confidential counseling that focuses on safety, coping skills, and practical next steps.

Approach

While we attend to safety and develop coping, therapy is paced to suit you—steady, collaborative and practical. I work with adults in London and online in English, offering regular sessions that balance immediate support with gentle exploration. Sessions blend trauma‑informed listening, skills rehearsal and reflective questioning, with short practical tasks between meetings to build confidence and reduce overwhelm. People affected by abuse, grief, mood difficulties or suicidal thinking often find this way of working grounding and achievable.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Counselling

Middlesex University

Year: 2024

Foundation Degree in Arts in Counselling

Middlesex University

Year: 2024

Memberships

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor / Psychotherapist

Membership: MBACP #407496

Service Areas

One Space Enfield Therapy Rooms

In-person & Online

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London, England

United Kingdom

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