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- Strengths-based
- Goal focused
- Collaborative
About Andrew
Andrew Higginbottom is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. He believes clients know their own stories and brings a supportive, practical stance to sessions.
He helps people tackle everyday problems like motivation, confidence and family conflicts. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps. The aim is to build on a person's strengths so they can manage difficult feelings and make clearer choices.
Andrew uses a mix of evidence-based approaches. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. He matches techniques to what each person needs rather than using a single fixed method.
People come for a wide range of issues including grief, trauma and addiction related concerns, as well as sleeping and eating difficulties. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain or neurodiversity-related topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Sessions are conversational and focused. Andrew listens first and then works with clients to set realistic goals. He encourages practical exercises between meetings so progress continues outside the room.
To begin clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription model in use.
He helps people tackle everyday problems like motivation, confidence and family conflicts. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps. The aim is to build on a person's strengths so they can manage difficult feelings and make clearer choices.
Andrew uses a mix of evidence-based approaches. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. He matches techniques to what each person needs rather than using a single fixed method.
People come for a wide range of issues including grief, trauma and addiction related concerns, as well as sleeping and eating difficulties. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain or neurodiversity-related topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Sessions are conversational and focused. Andrew listens first and then works with clients to set realistic goals. He encourages practical exercises between meetings so progress continues outside the room.
To begin clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription model in use.
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Therapy approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful when someone feels stuck by anxiety, low mood or life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with intimacy, trust and communication concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made. This keeps the process collaborative and tailored to the person rather than one-size-fits-all.
Please confirm current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life because they remove travel time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Online work also makes it straightforward to use between-session exercises, short check-ins and practical tools that support progress between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
He helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, addiction and issues with self-esteem and motivation.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach is supportive and practical, drawing on methods such as ACT, CBT and attachment-based techniques to set goals and try small experiments between meetings.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Andrew has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom, working with people on a variety of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.