Andrew Reay, ACA, PACFA

Andrew Reay offers a holistic, client-focused approach that draws on a range of therapeutic methods to support meaningful change. He works from the assumption that people have the capacity to shift their thinking and uses a blend of psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, counselling techniques, Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ego State Therapy and other tools to help clients move toward their goals.

His broad life experience and positive attitude inform a working style marked by respect and empathy, and he adapts interventions to be practical and relevant to each person. Andrew is a registered and accredited supervisor for counsellors with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA), reflecting his involvement in professional training and supervision.

Clients report that he is approachable, friendly and competent, and he has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation issues, depression, self-esteem and confidence challenges. He tailors sessions to meet individual needs and aims to offer guidance that is sensitive and straightforward.

Taking the first step can require courage, and Andrew positions himself as a supportive partner in that process. If selected as a therapist, he looks forward to helping clients clarify their life direction and achieve worthwhile goals.

Approaches for online counselling and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It is practical for anxiety, low mood and life transitions where shifting perspective and commitment to meaningful goals matters.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. It is often used for clients who have experienced trauma or abuse and are seeking relief from intrusive memories or heightened reactivity.

Clinical hypnotherapy involves guided, focused attention to support new ways of thinking and behaviour; it can complement other therapies for issues such as motivation, low confidence and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be collaborative. An appropriately qualified or registered professional will work with the client to identify what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preferences, and can combine methods when that seems helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to access support from different locations. These formats allow therapists to deliver effective care while accommodating different communication styles and scheduling needs.