Allan Mathieson, BACP

Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist who aims to help people feel steadier during difficult times. He is a registered member of the BACP, and brings a calm, genuine manner to sessions. Allan works collaboratively so clients stay in control of what they want to address.

He commonly helps with stress and anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem and adjusting to life changes. He also offers support for issues such as attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, eating and food-related concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame. Young adult issues, social anxiety and panic are also areas he addresses.

Allan uses a person-centred style and integrates different theories as useful. That means sessions are led by the client and tailored to what matters right now. He emphasises the therapeutic relationship and aims to create a non-judgemental space where someone can feel heard.

Allan does not insist on homework but can suggest tasks or readings when they would help. He spends time between sessions thinking about how to support progress so appointments make a practical difference. This approach is intended to turn insight into manageable steps for day-to-day life.

He has four years of experience and describes his work as practical and relaxed. Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with clients in the United Kingdom and with international clients through the service. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Approaches that can guide online therapy

Allan draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to shape his online work. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with trust and connection issues. Client-Centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and supporting the client's own pace and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and can help with anxiety, panic and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Allan will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's needs, goals and preferences and may blend elements from different approaches as sessions progress. The aim is to match practical techniques with the relationship work a person finds most helpful.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study and family life and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that is useful, or let someone avoid being on camera if they prefer audio only. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to support progress between sessions and to help clients apply steps in everyday life.