- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused
About Allan
Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem concerns and life changes. He also helps with attachment questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns, communication problems, eating and food-related issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Allan uses a client-centred, integrative approach. Sessions are led by the client so people set the themes and goals they want to work on. He blends different theories and techniques from approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive methods and solution-focused ideas when these suit the moment.
He places importance on the relationship in the room and aims to be straightforward and relaxed in session. He does not require homework but will suggest tasks or readings when they could help between meetings. He spends time outside sessions thinking about how to help clients make practical changes in daily life.
Allan has worked with a range of people, including those who identify as neurodiverse and men seeking help for issues that are sometimes under-supported. His practice includes attention to panic and social anxiety, process addictions, somatic symptoms, loneliness and questions about life purpose.
As a BACP member Allan is bound by that organisation's standards of practice and ethics. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Allan integrates client-centred listening with attachment-informed and cognitive-based techniques. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and aims to let them set the pace and topics for each session. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with issues such as trust, closeness and recurring relationship difficulties. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thought patterns and test alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and panic.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Allan aims to work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences. He will review progress and adjust what he is doing as the work proceeds rather than sticking rigidly to one method.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency with sessions and apply what they discuss into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also lists additional focus areas such as guilt and shame, attachment issues, neurodiversity and process addictions.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses a client-centred, integrative style and draws on approaches like attachment work and cognitive methods to help people talk through and understand those feelings. Work is collaborative and guided by the client’s goals.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a psychotherapist in the United Kingdom and has supported people with anxiety, neurodiversity-related concerns and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.