About Allan
Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years of clinical experience and works in a collaborative, person‑centred way. Allan aims to help people who feel stuck, anxious or unsure how to move forward.
He brings a calm, non‑judgemental presence and keeps sessions led by the client’s needs. Allan uses an integrative method, combining somatic awareness, attachment‑based ideas and practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches.
Background and approach
He tailors sessions to what feels most useful in the moment and encourages clients to set their own goals. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, managing difficult feelings and learning small steps that help between meetings. He has worked with people facing anxiety, panic, low self‑esteem and life changes, and has specific experience with autism and Asperger Syndrome.
He also helps with relationship and communication problems, isolation, shame, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviours. Allan places attention on the therapeutic relationship as a space for change. Therapy does not rely on strict tasks, though he can offer optional exercises or readings when they help.
He spends time reviewing clients’ needs outside sessions to support progress. Allan describes personal growth as ongoing and aims to help clients build skills that last beyond weekly meetings. Sessions are offered in English and Allan accepts international clients.
He works with people who want a practical, empathetic approach to make sense of their experiences and move toward clearer, more manageable next steps.
How Allan’s approaches translate to online therapy
Somatic Therapy brings attention to how the body holds stress and emotion, using breath, posture and gentle noticing to help reduce physical tension and overwhelm. This approach can support people with anxiety, panic and somatic symptoms by teaching simple ways to calm the nervous system during daily life.Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at how early patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people understand repeated cycles in close relationships and develop new ways of relating and feeling safer with others.
Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist, offering a listening, non‑judgemental space where people set the pace and goals. This style supports self‑understanding and builds trust so other techniques can be tried when the client is ready.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Allan works with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust plans so therapy stays practical and focused on the client’s priorities.
Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat or text messaging make therapy more flexible for different routines and needs. These formats allow people to join from home or while travelling, use shorter message exchanges between sessions, or choose verbal or written communication according to comfort. The variety of options aims to make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into real life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- 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 esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English