Andrea Simson

Andrea is a qualified psychotherapist with a degree in integrative-relational counselling and advanced CBT training. She specialises in couples counselling and psychosexual therapy (PST), offering professional support to individuals and couples navigating emotional, relational and sexual challenges.

With extensive experience in the NHS and at Relate, Andrea now works in private practice, providing therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, grief, low self-esteem and a variety of relational and sexual issues. She supports couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts and rebuild connection, while helping individuals gain insight, emotional resilience and personal growth.

Before qualifying as a psychotherapist, Andrea’s background was in competitive sports and martial arts, including coaching tennis and running a professional martial arts academy. She also trained as a stunt performer and competed internationally in Mixed Martial Arts, bringing a unique perspective on performance, discipline and personal development to her therapy practice.

Andrea’s approach centres on building a trusting, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship, enabling clients to explore their thoughts and feelings freely. She helps clients make meaningful connections between what arises in therapy and their daily lives, supporting long-term personal and relational growth.

Andrea has experience working with:

• Anxiety, depression, low mood, stress and trauma
• Relationship difficulties and couples counselling
• Sexual issues and psychosexual therapy
• Low self-esteem, guilt and shame
• Loss, abuse, self-harm and eating disorders
• Anger management and emotional regulation

Her sessions are tailored to each client’s unique experiences, creating a supportive environment that encourages self-awareness, empowerment and lasting positive change.

Andrea charges £80 for individual sessions, £100 for couples and £120 for psychosexual therapy (PST) (sessions last for 50 minutes for individuals and 60 minutes for couples and PST)

Please contact Andrea directly to discuss your situation.