- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Andrew
Andrew Leighton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties, and lists guilt and shame among the themes he addresses. Sessions are client-led while he helps people unpack life stories and identify beliefs that get in the way.
Andrew uses a mix of approaches to respond to different problems. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at thoughts, actions and values. Attachment-based ideas inform work around abandonment, intimacy and communication problems.
He also uses client-centred and narrative ways of working to help people tell and reframe their story. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention and notice unhelpful patterns. This mix is offered to help people examine shame, low self-esteem and family-related concerns in step-by-step conversations.
Andrew’s background includes a Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy and additional training in addiction therapy, substance misuse counselling, grief and loss, and recovery pathways. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Sessions focus on practical exploration rather than lecturing. Expect guided conversation, reflection on life scripts, and work on manageable steps to experiment with different responses. He suggests working together to find the approach that fits each person’s situation.
Approaches that translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action. It helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match what matters to them rather than being driven by shame or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical experiments to test unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns from early relationships to understand how they affect current intimacy, trust and communication.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Andrew will discuss options with each person and together they will pick methods that fit the goals, preferences and the particular problem being addressed. This is a collaborative process where approaches may be combined over time.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting talking therapy around busy days and having sessions where you are already living or working. If you want to book, confirm the current session formats before scheduling so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, have shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel on busy days.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career worries and ADHD among other topics.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses client-led sessions while guiding conversations to unpack narratives and identify limiting beliefs that keep people stuck. Techniques from ACT, CBT and narrative approaches are used to explore those feelings.
What is his experience background?
He has four years of clinical practice and training in integrated psychotherapy, with additional courses in addiction therapy, substance misuse counselling and grief work.
What credentials and location apply to his work?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.