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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- EMDR elements
- Psychodynamic work
About Andy
AASW social worker and therapist with five years' experience, Andy Bouwman works in Australia supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and depression. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as his main approach and also draws on other methods such as EMDR and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. Andy practises as a mental health social worker and therapist and meets people where they are in practical, straightforward sessions.
Andy has worked in public mental health settings in Melbourne. That work gave him regular experience with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, personality-related problems and addictive behaviours. He uses that background to notice patterns and offer options that fit a person’s day-to-day life.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. With ACT techniques he helps people notice what matters to them and take small behavioural steps in that direction. When trauma memories are prominent he may draw on EMDR elements to reduce the intensity of those memories. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at recurring relationship and attachment patterns.
Andy pays attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. He also works with social anxiety, phobia and difficulties linked to personality differences. Sessions are conversational and aim to produce usable strategies rather than long theoretical explanations.
People who want straightforward language and practical strategies tend to find his approach useful. He works in English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details.
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How his approaches inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and committing to actions aligned with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and life-purpose questions. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the intensity of distressing memories by using structured processing; it can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms and intrusive memories. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring relationship and attachment patterns, and how past experiences shape current behaviour and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Andy will work collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That may mean prioritising ACT exercises initially, then adding EMDR elements or psychodynamic reflection as the work progresses.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people use therapy alongside work, family and other commitments rather than replacing any existing supports.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, personality concerns, social anxiety and phobia.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
Main approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with elements of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and psychodynamic work used when appropriate. Sessions mix practical exercises with discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working in mental health settings. That includes time in public mental health services supporting a broad range of presentations.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker based in Australia. Location details are handled during booking.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the intake process.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.
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