- Person centred approach
- CBT and attachment ideas
- Supports neurodiversity
About Allan
Allan Mathieson is a qualified psychotherapist and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with four years of clinical experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Allan also notes experience supporting those with social anxiety and phobia and related concerns.
Allan uses a person-centred style that keeps sessions led by the client. He asks about what matters most, then helps set clear themes and goals to focus on in therapy. Sessions are practical and conversational, with the therapist bringing a relaxed and genuine manner. Tasks or readings between meetings can be suggested but are not mandatory.
He blends different therapeutic theories and techniques as useful for the moment. You may notice approaches drawn from attachment work, cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused techniques. The emphasis is on what helps you make sense of feelings and change patterns that cause distress.
Allan has worked with neurodiverse clients and men’s issues and attends to topics that are often misunderstood, such as process addictions, eating-related problems, and isolation. He aims to help people reduce overwhelming thoughts, manage panic, and improve communication in relationships.
Allan values ongoing professional standards as a BACP registrant. If you are unsure what a first session looks like, he will explain the practical steps and agree on goals together before moving forward.
How Allan’s approaches translate to online work
Allan combines person-centred practice with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-informed ideas. Person-centred work means conversations focus on what matters to the client and on building a collaborative relationship. Cognitive behavioural elements offer practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, which can help with panic and social anxiety. Attachment-informed approaches look at patterns in how people relate to others and can help with relationship and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Allan will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful before using particular techniques. That way, the therapy plan is shaped around what the client wants to achieve and how they prefer to work, not a fixed formula.
The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter contact is useful. They also let people work from quieter surroundings or choose not to use video if that helps them engage. Registered professionals will discuss practical arrangements and timing when you set up your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Allan help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client led and conversational, using a person-centred approach. He may suggest tasks or readings between sessions but does not require homework.
How much experience does he have?
Allan has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety and neurodiverse clients.
What credentials and country is he based in?
He is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Allan accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.