Andrew Wood

Andrew Wood is a psychodynamic psychotherapist at Nightingale Hospital London with over 30 years of experience in the field. He provides support for a wide range of mental health conditions, including anger problems, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, psychosexual difficulties, self-harm, sex and love addiction, stress, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and work-related stress.

Andrew works using counselling, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. He is a fully trained EMDR practitioner, using this evidence-based technique to support individuals affected by psychological trauma. He has a particular interest in the impact of attachment and early life experiences on present-day difficulties and integrates EMDR and attachment-informed approaches into his practice.

He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). He is also a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), the Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association (UPCA), and the College of Psychoanalysts.

Andrew holds a postgraduate diploma in art psychotherapy, an MSc in Psychology, and a Master of Studies (M.St.) in Psychodynamic Practice from the University of Oxford. He has held senior roles including Head of Clinical Services and served on the advisory board for a University of Oxford research project.

His approach focuses on exploring how unconscious patterns formed in early life influence present relationships, behaviours, and emotional well-being. Within a confidential and supportive space, he helps patients develop insight into these patterns and supports them in working towards meaningful change.

Andrew has a strong interest in the treatment of trauma, particularly through the use of EMDR. He works with individuals affected by both major traumatic events—such as abuse, violence, or serious accidents—and those experiencing trauma from more common life experiences, such as workplace bullying, loss of status, or relationship breakdowns. He understands the effects of trauma on mood, sleep, and coping behaviours and is dedicated to helping patients process these experiences and move forward.