- Person-centred
- Goal focused
- UK based
About Andrew
Andrew Higginbottom is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused approaches to help people navigate difficult moments. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and supports people struggling with self-esteem and motivation. He has three years of professional experience and holds NCPS credentials in the United Kingdom.
He believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into therapy. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and building simple, repeatable ways to feel steadier day to day. Andrew aims to make the first steps feel less daunting and to provide steady support through change.
His background includes helping people manage depression, grief, and trauma-related concerns. He also works with issues such as addictions, intimacy-related worries, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar mood patterns. Practical goal-setting and clearer communication are common themes in his work.
Andrew draws on a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive and emotion-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses. He also uses attachment-informed thinking to look at how past relationships shape present reactions.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Andrew asks people to use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to his availability. He works collaboratively to set realistic steps that fit daily life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviours and testing small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people build different ways of relating and feeling safe in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods as you go. This is a collaborative process that aims to match practical tools to your day-to-day needs.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or phone-based conversations if video is difficult. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps to find what works best for you.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and a broad range of related concerns such as self-esteem, addictions and relationship difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred way of working that combines practical techniques from approaches like CBT and ACT with emotionally focused and attachment-informed ideas.
How long has he worked as a counsellor?
He has three years of professional experience working with a variety of psychological and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds NCPS credentials and is located in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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.