- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Person centred
About Allan
Allan Mathieson is a qualified psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of practice in the United Kingdom supporting adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships or health. He often works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and with people questioning their life purpose.
Allan draws on a person-centred stance and integrates other methods as needed. Sessions are led by the person who comes to therapy, so clients set the themes and goals they want to address. He aims to be direct and practical in sessions, using conversation to clarify patterns and try out new ways of coping.
He regularly uses ideas from attachment work and cognitive behavioural approaches, alongside psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques. That mix is applied to problems like panic attacks, social anxiety, eating and food-related issues, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise and porn use. He also supports people dealing with shame, isolation, communication problems and somatic symptoms.
Allan has experience supporting neurodiverse people, including those with autism and Asperger Syndrome, and young adults finding their feet. He offers optional tasks or readings between sessions when they might help, but does not require homework. His work is practical, aiming to help people notice small changes they can use outside the room.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients can be accepted, and fees vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Allan commonly uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques in his practice. Attachment-based work looks at the patterns people form in relationships and how past connection experiences affect current feeling and behaviour; it can help with relationship worries, loneliness and attachment issues. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people test out different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.Choosing the right style is part of the work. Allan will collaborate with clients to decide which approaches suit their situation, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method. That collaborative process includes checking what feels manageable and what kinds of practical tasks might help between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate the ability to use video or audio to focus on what works best for them. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexible ways to make therapy fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, neurodiversity, eating problems, process addictions and questions about life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a person-centred approach and brings in methods from attachment work, CBT and psychodynamic thinking when useful. Sessions focus on clarifying goals and trying practical steps between meetings where helpful.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom working with a broad range of adult concerns, including support for neurodiverse people and young adults.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is a registered member of the BACP, which is listed as his professional credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions can be offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.