Allan Mathieson

Allan Mathieson is a psychotherapist with four years of clinical experience. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known by the abbreviation BACP. Allan works in a collaborative, person-centred way so clients stay in control of their goals and the pace of work.

He helps people who are feeling stuck by listening carefully and tailoring sessions to the individual. Common concerns include stress, anxiety, panic, low self-esteem and relationship and family difficulties. He also supports people facing isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, and issues linked to neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

Allan blends several approaches rather than sticking to one method. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts, and solution-focused steps when clients want clear short-term goals. He aims to make sessions practical and relevant to everyday life.

Sessions are led by the client and shaped around what feels most helpful in the moment. Allan does not insist on homework, but will offer tasks or readings if they fit a person’s goals. He places emphasis on a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where people can talk things through without pressure.

He pays attention to often misunderstood topics, including men’s issues and neurodiversity. Allan also spends time between sessions considering how best to support each person’s progress, with the aim of helping them move towards meaningful change.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Allan commonly draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This can help people understand why they struggle with trust, loneliness or repeated relationship difficulties.

He also uses client-centred work that focuses on the person in front of him, offering empathy and a non-judgemental space so people can explore what matters most. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical ways to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, panic and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Allan will work together with each person to decide which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session options before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access a therapist who understands neurodiversity, loneliness and relationship patterns even if they live some distance away.