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Andrew Leighton, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
4 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

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Andrew Leighton uses a relational, person-centred approach to help people feel understood and listened to. He prioritises a calm, non-judgemental space so clients can say what matters to them. Sessions are led by the client, with gentle guidance to make sense of thoughts and feelings.

Andrew draws on a mix of practical methods to address issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. He also helps with grief, relationship concerns, sleep and eating struggles, and challenges around self-esteem and career.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify unhelpful beliefs or life scripts and find small, manageable changes. With four years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he blends evidence-informed approaches to suit each person. That includes cognitive work to spot patterns of thinking and mindfulness to reduce reactivity.

He also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current responses. Andrew offers structured and conversational sessions so people can choose what feels most useful. He can use focused exercises or simply listen and reflect, depending on the moment.

The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into everyday life and on building skills that last beyond the session. Sessions are available in English and are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment through the Start Therapy button.

How his approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviours to change how someone feels. That approach often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect how people relate now and can be helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and communication problems.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adapt methods to what the person prefers and finds helpful. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are suited to deeper conversations and when non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around family, work and daily life.
What concerns does Andrew address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes, plus a range of related issues such as grief, intimacy-related worries, eating and sleeping problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a compassionate, non-judgemental way. Sessions are led by the client, with the counsellor guiding reflection and practical steps.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of clinical experience and draws on multiple approaches to tailor support to each person.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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