- Relationship-focused
- Sleep and rest
- Practical tools
About Andrew
Andrew Leighton is a counsellor who focuses on building a warm, empathetic relationship where people feel heard. He works in a gentle, non-judgemental way and lets sessions be led by the client while offering guidance to untangle recurring patterns. He is BACP registered, and brings four years of practice to his work with people facing sleep problems, anxiety, addiction and life transitions.
He uses a blended approach tailored to each person’s needs. That means drawing on methods such as acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-informed thinking, cognitive-behavioural tools, mindfulness and client-centred listening. In practice this might look like noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behaviour changes, and exploring early relationship patterns that keep problems repeating.
Andrew often helps people work through grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, or struggles with self-esteem and body image. He also supports people dealing with parenting strains, fatherhood concerns, career pressures and compassion fatigue. Sleeping and eating difficulties are included among his focus areas when they link to emotional or behavioural patterns.
His background includes a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy and modules in addiction therapy, substance misuse counselling, grief and loss, and compassionate enquiry. The BACP listing is the professional credential shown in his profile.
Sessions aim to be practical and conversational. People can expect to talk through current problems, test new ways of responding, and reflect on the stories they carry. Andrew encourages steady steps rather than sudden fixes, and reviews progress together as therapy continues.
Approaches that guide online counselling
Andrew often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and learning to act according to personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep-related struggles that follow worry and rumination. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for intimacy, separation and family-related concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. That may mean trying an ACT exercise for a few weeks, then shifting to more attachment-focused conversation if it feels helpful.
The biography does not list which remote session formats are used, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings around work, reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Others prefer brief check-ins or less camera use when bandwidth or time is limited. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions can be scheduled to fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Andrew help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, eating concerns and parenting strains.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Andrew offers a compassionate, non-judgemental approach that is client-led while he guides the work and helps unpack unhelpful beliefs and life stories.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of clinical experience and completed a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy along with training in addiction and grief work.
What credentials and location are listed?
His profile lists BACP and shows that he practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.