- Values-based approach
- Short-term work option
- Clear practical steps
About Andrew
Andrew Armstrong is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people facing anxiety and life strain. He works from the view that each person knows themselves best and offers support to help them make changes they want. Andrew holds BACP accreditation and has four years of professional experience in the UK.
He often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic-related problems, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps those coping with grief, feelings of emptiness, compassion fatigue and difficult life changes. Relationship and family concerns such as communication problems, separation and blended family issues are areas he addresses in one-to-one work.
Andrew draws on several recognised approaches to shape conversations in sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps towards them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses in daily life. He also works in a client-centred way, offering a calm space to talk and reflect.
Sessions focus on practical next steps and clear ways to test what helps between meetings. He aims to make therapy straightforward and down to earth, with short-term goals where useful and gentler exploration when that fits better. The therapist collaborates with each person to set the pace and shape of the work.
People who want to begin are invited to use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment. Sessions are offered in English and follow the therapist's professional practice in the United Kingdom.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It uses simple exercises and practical actions to reduce the hold of anxious thoughts and to increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and tests new ways of responding. It often involves short activities or experiments between sessions to try out different responses to panic and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional experience and connection, helping people name and work with strong feelings that come up in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This collaborative decision means the plan can change as needs or priorities shift.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as no specific formats are listed in the biography. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit around work, childcare and travel. Online appointments can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, reduce time spent travelling and keep therapy consistent when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals aim to adapt exercises and between-session tasks so they work well in the online setting.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, panic-related problems, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with grief, compassion fatigue and relationship or family issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers a direct, person-centred style that blends practical tools and reflective conversation. Sessions aim to set small, testable steps and also allow gentler exploration when needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and region does he represent?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's scheduling; sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet him?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.