Andrew Selway- Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist in Oxfordshire & Online.
Experience. Insight. A grounded approach.
MY APPROACH
Understanding yourself is important. So is moving forward.
My approach is integrative and pluralistic, which means I tailor therapy to you, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, preferences and goals.
Space to reflect and be heard.
Understanding patterns, emotions and relationships.
Practical strategies for navigating challenges.
Greater clarity, confidence and direction.
I believe we all make sense of the world through our own experiences. Sometimes the ways we've learned to cope continue to serve us. Sometimes they begin to hold us back.
Therapy offers the opportunity to better understand those patterns with curiosity rather than judgement, creating the possibility for meaningful, lasting change.
Rather than following a single model of therapy, I work collaboratively with you to understand what may be most helpful. Depending on your circumstances, I may draw upon approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), Clinical Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Neuroscience-informed approaches.
Whether you're looking to better understand yourself, navigate a particular challenge, explore recurring patterns, or simply create space to think more clearly, we can work together in a way that feels right for you.
THE EXPERIENCES THAT SHAPED ME
The things we learn along the way.
Like many of us, my own experiences have shaped the way I understand challenge, growth and change.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than twenty years working in senior HR, talent and leadership roles across large organisations, start-ups and scale-up businesses. I also ran my own businesses, including an HR consultancy and a successful senior HR recruitment agency in London.
Those experiences gave me a genuine understanding of the pressures that can come with careers, relationships, identity, responsibility and change. I saw first-hand how capable, successful people can sometimes find themselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of what comes next.
They also sparked a curiosity about human behaviour and the ways our past experiences can continue to influence us in the present. Often, patterns, beliefs and ways of coping can operate outside of our awareness, shaping how we relate to ourselves, others and the world around us.
Being diagnosed with ADHD in my mid-40s reinforced my belief that understanding ourselves is often an ongoing process rather than a destination. As a gay man, I also understand some of the challenges that can come with identity, belonging and acceptance. Whilst every person's experience is unique, these experiences have contributed to the empathy, curiosity and perspective I bring to my work.
Today, I combine professional and personal experience with therapeutic training to create a thoughtful, grounded and collaborative space where people can better understand themselves, explore what matters most, and consider what they would like life to look like moving forward.
Experience, training and professional standards.
Professional Experience
20+ Years in Senior HR & Talent & Leadership
Business Owner & Recruitment Agency Founder
UK & International Business Experience
Leadership & People Development
Therapeutic Training
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Prof.Dip Psy C)
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theories (Dip CST.)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
Hypnotherapy in Practice Diploma (HPD)
Solution Focused-Hypnotherapy Diploma (SFHD)
Professional Standards
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) – Accredited Registrant (MNCPS Acc.)
CNHC Registered
NCH Registered Member
AfSFH Registered Member
Fully Insured & Enhanced DBS
Ongoing Committment
Regular Clinical Supervision
Ethical & Professional Practice
Reflective Practice
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
NEXT STEPS
When you're ready for something to be different.
For many people, counselling and psychotherapy isn't about fixing a crisis or finding quick answers.
Sometimes we simply reach a point where carrying on as we are no longer feels enough.
From the outside, life may look fine. Yet something inside you knows there could be more - more clarity, more fulfilment, more confidence in who you are and the choices you make.
Counselling provides an opportunity to step back, better understand yourself, explore what matters most, and consider what you would like the next chapter of your life to look like.
Ready to take the first step?
If you've found your way to this page, there's a good chance you've recognised something in your own experience.
You may already know what you'd like support with, or perhaps you're simply looking for a therapist whose approach feels right for you.
The first step is to book an Initial Consultation. This is a 50–60 minute appointment where we'll explore what has brought you to therapy, discuss what you're hoping to gain from counselling, and answer any questions you may have. It's also an opportunity for us both to consider whether my way of working feels like the right fit.
As an integrative and pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is tailored to you, your experiences, your strengths and your goals.
There is no pressure or obligation to continue afterwards. If we both feel we're the right fit to work together, we'll agree a plan for ongoing therapy at a pace that feels right for you.
A few things you may be wondering…
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My route into therapy wasn't a traditional one. Before training as a therapist, I spent more than twenty years working in senior HR, talent acquisition, leadership and business roles, supporting people through periods of challenge, change and uncertainty.
Over time, I became increasingly interested in the human side of people's experiences and what often sits beneath stress, overwhelm and the pressures many people carry.
Today, I combine that real-world experience with professional therapeutic training to offer a thoughtful, collaborative and human approach to counselling and psychotherapy. -
My previous career gives me a genuine understanding of many of the pressures people experience in their careers, relationships and personal lives.
I understand how capable, thoughtful and successful people can sometimes find themselves quietly struggling beneath the surface whilst continuing to support others, meet expectations and keep life moving forward. Whilst every person's experience is unique, my background often helps me understand the complexities of workplace pressures, leadership responsibilities, business ownership and periods of transition.
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I aim to create a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly and work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Together, we'll create space to reflect on your experiences, better understand yourself and identify meaningful ways forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-awareness.
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Not necessarily.
Some people benefit from exploring past experiences and how these may be influencing life today, whilst others prefer to focus more on their present circumstances and future goals.
Our work together may involve exploring your past, understanding your present and identifying meaningful ways forward for the future.
This is something we will shape collaboratively based on what feels most helpful for you.
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No.
Counselling and psychotherapy are my primary offering, with Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy available where appropriate and agreed.
Some people choose counselling alone, whilst others may benefit from incorporating hypnotherapy as part of our work together. This is something we can discuss together based on your needs, preferences and goals.
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I work with adults and young adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational and life challenges.
Many people I work with may appear to be coping on the outside whilst privately feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or stuck in recurring patterns.
Others may be navigating anxiety, stress, overthinking, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, life transitions, workplace pressures or wanting to better understand themselves.