Allan Mathieson

Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He focuses on helping people who feel stuck, anxious or unsure about big life changes. Allan aims to create calm, non-judgemental sessions where clients lead the agenda and set the goals they want to reach.

Allan uses a person-centred way of working, which means he listens carefully and follows the client’s pace. He brings in ideas and techniques from other approaches when they will help the work. This might include looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring early relationship patterns, or finding practical steps to manage stress.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, so Allan avoids one-size-fits-all plans. He does not insist on homework, but will offer tasks or readings if they seem useful between meetings. He spends time outside sessions thinking about how best to support progress and practical change.

Allan has experience with anxiety and neurodiversity and works with a wide range of concerns, including eating and food-related issues, relationship and family problems, self-esteem and coping with life transitions. He aims to make therapy relevant and straightforward so people can use what they learn in everyday life.

People can expect a relaxed, empathetic presence in sessions. Allan describes his style as genuine and supportive, helping clients gain insights and tools to move forward without pressure.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. In practice this can mean talking through how connections with others affect trust, closeness and stress responses, which can help with relationship and attachment concerns.

Client-centred therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and following your pace. This approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of difficult feelings and to set personal goals in a supportive way.

Cognitive behavioural ideas are often used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes in behaviour. This can be useful for anxiety, panic and managing day-to-day stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Allan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. He discusses options and adjusts the plan as the work progresses so therapy stays relevant and achievable.

If you are considering online therapy, it can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, letting sessions fit around work or family life. Online meetings also make some kinds of practical tasks easier to try between sessions. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options when you book to be sure they match your situation.