- Person-centred
- Integration of approaches
- Men's wellbeing
About Andrew
Andrew Leighton offers a practical, person-centred way into therapy. He aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and understood. Sessions are guided by the client's priorities while he helps unpack patterns that keep them stuck. Andrew is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Andrew draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas alongside attachment-focused work and narrative methods. In session he helps identify limiting beliefs, life scripts and habitual responses that maintain stress, anxiety or low mood.
Many clients seek his support for addictions, bereavement, relationship difficulties, body image and self-esteem problems. He also works with people facing major life changes, grief, career strain and compassion fatigue. Practical conversations about coping, routines and thinking patterns are part of the work.
Andrew trained to a postgraduate diploma level in integrated psychotherapy and has experience in addiction therapy and substance misuse counselling. He describes his style as compassionate, empathic and non-judgemental, and aims to tailor techniques to each person's needs rather than using a single method.
Sessions prioritise the client's voice while the counsellor offers guidance to help make sense of past patterns and try new ways of responding. The overall aim is clearer thinking, more useful coping habits and greater confidence in day-to-day life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful patterns and take steps aligned with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems that recur despite effort. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational experiences shape current responses and helps people develop different ways of relating and feeling safer in relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tools to change unhelpful cycles, especially for anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and circumstances. Clients can expect to discuss what helps and to adjust techniques over time based on how they respond.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can shorten time spent commuting. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio for a briefer check-in or lower bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices and homework for remote sessions to help people carry the work into daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and bereavement. He also supports people with relationship difficulties, body image and self-esteem problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is compassionate, empathic and non-judgemental. Sessions are led by the client while he guides exploration of beliefs and life patterns.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of practice and a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy, with additional training in addiction and grief-related work.
Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can people use these sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.