- Client-centred approach
- Work on addiction
- Support for grief
About Andrew
Andrew Buurman is a counsellor who focuses on men's wellbeing and common life pressures. He supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and questions about career direction. Andrew also works with addiction and issues such as isolation, guilt, shame and struggles with purpose.
He brings years of professional counselling experience and a practical, down-to-earth manner to sessions. People can expect an open space to talk through difficult feelings without fear of judgement. Andrew aims to help clients find clearer thinking and small steps forward rather than offering quick fixes.
Andrew uses a client-centred approach, which means the session is shaped around what each person brings. He listens actively and reflects what he hears so clients can better understand their own thoughts and choices. This approach often helps with attachment concerns, abandonment issues and patterns linked to control or dependence.
In sessions he also addresses relationship communication problems, midlife questions and fatherhood issues. He helps people facing emptiness, isolation or the knock-on effects of trauma and addiction. The work often combines gentle challenge with practical problem solving.
Andrew is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. If someone is unsure whether this approach will suit them, he encourages trying an initial meeting and seeing how it feels.
Client-centred approaches and online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what each person brings. The counsellor reflects feelings and thoughts back so a person can better understand their own experience. This way of working often helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship communication issues.Andrew's practice places the client's goals and preferences at the heart of the process. He will work collaboratively to find which methods and pace suit each person. Figuring out the best fit is part of the work together rather than a one-time decision.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or caring duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and people sometimes find it simpler to join from a quiet space without commuting. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their approach so therapy remains practical and focused even when it is not in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and career questions. He also works with addiction and men's issues such as fatherhood and midlife concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred style that places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. The work focuses on listening, reflection and helping clients find their own solutions.
How much counselling experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.