Sometimes life changes and you can feel lost, stuck or even hopeless at times. Starting therapy can feel scary and you may ask yourself questions such as: what is it going to be like? Will I be ‘fixed’? There is always hope and working collaboratively with you towards your goals you will gain insights and tools to help you. You might be suffering from anxiety, depression or have difficulties that you want to go through and make sense of. I have experience working with a wide range of clients who, like yourself, all had their own unique life experiences and issues.
Treating each client with the utmost but equal importance, the sessions are client led meaning you are safe, in control and set themes and goals which we will work together on to help you on your journey. You are a unique individual and we will work in a way that is tailored to your needs integrating different theories and techniques that are suitable for the current session. I place importance on the therapeutic relationship, bringing my genuine positive and relaxed self so that you can feel at ease and supported in a non-judgemental way.
Personal growth lasts a lifetime, we are never too old to change or grow and that isn’t wasted time but lessons learned towards a positive future. Therapy may only be one hour a week but I spend considerable time researching and carefully considering how I can help clients enact positive change between sessions. I don’t require clients to do ‘homework’ but I’m always happy to set clients tasks or readings to help their emotional wellbeing between weekly sessions; to help them get to feeling better about themselves and situations and ensure getting the most out of their valuable time.
Working with a wide range of people and their problems including commonly misunderstood topics such as neurodiversity and men’s issues, has given me the experience and insight to help these under supported groups and their issues with real success.
I am a registered member of the BACP and as such am held to a high standard of ethics and practice.
Testimonials
Excellent incisive therapist. Sensitive and empathetic.
Allan is amazing! I really enjoy our sessions and am benefiting greatly from his experience.
Working with Allan has been a transformative experience. His guidance has helped me better manage my anxiety, challenge negative thought patterns, and reduce my tendency to catastrophize. He creates a safe, non-judgmental space where I feel truly heard and supported. Allan’s approach is practical, empathetic, and grounded, and I’ve noticed real progress in how I handle stress and daily challenges. I’m grateful for his support and highly recommend him to anyone seeking meaningful change.
“Allan is a great therapist who is friendly, patient and compassionate. I have had 30 sessions with him over the course of a year and he has helped me tremendously in my journey of healing, growth and self-improvement. He genuinely cares about my well-being and has tailored his approach to my specific needs. I would highly recommend his services!”
I am a qualified psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP.
I work as an integrative counsellor, using a person centred approach and integrating techniques and theory from other approaches when helpful.
I have experience working with anxiety and neurodiverse clients. Working from a person-centred approach, I will work together with you to meet your needs and goals with compassion and care for your well being.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #412389
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allan Mathieson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have found Allan to have great empathy and I think he has done a great job in being able to understand my issues and then suggest a way forward.
Written on Mar 30, 2026 after therapy with Allan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Allan Mathieson, is a very experienced and knowledgeable therapist who is easy to talk to, listens and comprehends very well the information i conveyed to him. He was a great help to me to understand and deal with the challenges I am facing.
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Allan for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues
Allan is amazing! I really enjoy our sessions and is benefiting greatly from his experience.
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Allan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching