Andrew Reay, ACA, PACFA

Holistic therapist and accredited supervisor

Trauma and anxiety care
Clinical hypnotherapy and EMDR
Accredited supervisor

About Andrew Reay

Andrew Reay is a Melbourne-based therapist who brings a broad, integrative approach to supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. He combines psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and counselling methods with targeted trauma interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting (BSP), Ego State Therapy, and other trauma-focused techniques to help clients make meaningful shifts in thinking and behaviour.

He works from a range of clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. This variety allows him to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and to draw on practical strategies alongside deeper therapeutic processing.

Andrew is accredited as a supervisor for counsellors with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA). He is also an accredited supervisor for clinical hypnotherapists with the Australian Hypnotherapist Association (AHA), the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (ASCH), and the Australian Association of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (AACHP) - roles that reflect his experience supporting other practitioners as well as clients. ACA and PACFA are national professional bodies for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia.

Known for a warm, approachable manner, he aims to combine respect and empathy with practical, evidence-informed interventions. His additional areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, family of origin patterns, first responder challenges, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, and men’s issues. Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in Australia.

Andrew has 16 years of clinical experience. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Andrew Reay have?

Andrew has 16 years of experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.

Is Andrew Reay a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds credentials with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia (PACFA). These organisations are national professional bodies for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia.

In which languages does Andrew Reay provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Andrew Reay located?

He is located in Australia.

How can I work with Andrew Reay as my therapist?

Sessions with Andrew can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Note that he is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Andrew Reay work with international clients?

No. He does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Andrew Reay cost?

Costs can vary based on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and billing details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Note that Andrew is not currently accepting new clients.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can offer meaningful support. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, research and clinical experience indicate that remote therapy can be comparable to traditional in-person care for helping people work through these issues.

One major advantage is flexibility. Clients can choose the mode of contact that best fits their needs and schedule - whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to attend sessions regularly and to integrate therapy into a busy life.

Sessions are provided by licensed professionals and therapists who use a range of therapeutic methods. If a particular therapist is not the right match, clients generally have the option to switch to another licensed professional. For many people, online therapy offers a practical and effective way to access skilled support without needing to attend in person.

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