Andrew Selway-Woolley
About the Therapist
I'm an integrative counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical solution-focused hypnotherapist.
Before retraining as a therapist, I spent more than twenty years working in senior HR, recruitment and business leadership. Supporting people through change, challenge and uncertainty has always been at the heart of what I do, and today I bring that experience into my therapeutic work.
As a gay man, I also understand that many LGBTQ+ people are looking for more than simply an LGBTQ+ therapist. They want someone with whom they can feel safe, understood and accepted, without their identity becoming the sole focus of therapy.
Some clients come wanting to explore sexuality, gender identity, coming out, family relationships, minority stress or questions around identity. Others want support with anxiety, perfectionism, workplace stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-worth or life transitions that have little or nothing to do with being LGBTQ+.
I don't make assumptions about what matters most to you. Together, we'll explore whatever feels important, at your pace, with curiosity, compassion and respect.
- Gay
Professional Qualifications & Registration
I believe it's important that you know who you're choosing to work with. My qualifications, professional registrations and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) reflect my commitment to practising safely, ethically and in line with current professional standards. Alongside my formal training, I continue to develop my knowledge through additional specialist training to support the diverse needs of the people I work with.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof.Dip Psy C)
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Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theories (Dip CST.)
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Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) – Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training
- Diploma in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) – Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
My professional development is ongoing and reflects areas that regularly arise within my practice
Recent training includes:
- Awareness of Men's Mental Health Issues (Level 2)
- Psychosexual Issues Impacting Men – Gold Leaf Training
- Mindfulness Now Teacher Training (MBCT & MBSR approaches)
- The Science of Happiness Certificate (SHC)
- Walk & Talk Therapy
- Adult Safeguarding (Level 1 & 2)
- Suicide Awareness Training
Professional Memberships & Registers
- National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) – Registered Member (view here)
- Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) – Registered Practitioner
- National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) – Registered Hypnotherapist
- Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) – Registered Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist
| Award | Awarding body | Year of award |
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My Therapeutic Approach
I work integratively, drawing primarily on person-centred counselling whilst incorporating psychodynamic understanding, CBT-informed approaches and solution-focused thinking where appropriate. Rather than following a single therapeutic model, I tailor therapy to you, your experiences and what you hope to gain from our work together.
Therapy isn't about being given advice or being told what to do. It's about creating a safe and supportive space where you can make sense of your experiences, understand recurring patterns, develop greater self-awareness and move towards meaningful, lasting change.
I regularly support clients with:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Workplace stress and burnout
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
- Relationship difficulties
- Family relationships and recurring patterns
- People-pleasing and boundaries
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Identity and sense of self
For LGBTQ+ clients, therapy is affirming rather than assumptive. Your identity will always be respected and understood, but it doesn't have to define our conversations unless you want it to.
- Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Focusing-oriented therapy
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy
- Other
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Transactional Analysis
- Walk and talk therapy
- Ace | Asexual
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Neurodivergent
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- One to one
- No adaptation
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
Fees
The first step is to arrange an Initial Consultation - here, where we'll explore what has brought you to therapy, discuss what you're hoping to gain from counselling, answer any questions you may have, and consider whether my approach feels like the right fit for you.
Counselling & Psychotherapy (50-minute sessions): £80 per session
Block of three sessions: £225 (£75 per session)
Walk & Talk Therapy (50-minute sessions): £100 per session
Sessions are available in person from my private practice in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, and online across the UK. Walk & Talk Therapy is available in carefully selected outdoor locations where appropriate.
I also offer a 10% discount on individual counselling sessions for NHS staff, emergency services personnel, Blue Light Card holders and members of the Armed Forces.
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