- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Andrew
Andrew Leighton is a BACP-registered psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with four years' clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He also supports concerns around relationships, family issues, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career questions.
Andrew uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, cognitive behavioural methods, mindfulness and client-centred practice. Sessions are usually led by the client while he helps unpack personal stories and identify limiting beliefs or life scripts that keep people feeling stuck. He aims to build a reliable therapeutic relationship where people can speak openly about their difficulties.
In practice Andrew draws on his Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy and other professional development in addiction therapy, substance misuse counselling and grief and loss. His BACP registration is the credential shown for his practice in the UK. He practices with an integrated orientation, combining methods rather than following a single model.
People often come to him when they are unsure what comes next after a relationship change, a job shift, a health event or when persistent anxiety or low mood makes forward steps hard. He talks through patterns, attachment themes and practical steps that can reduce distress and create manageable options.
Andrew offers sessions in English. International clients are not accepted. Before booking, follow the site process to view online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange a first session.
Approach-driven online counselling and practical sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, value-aligned steps while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when people feel stuck, aimless or overwhelmed by change.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from past relationships that affect current trust, intimacy and communication. It supports work on abandonment worries, attachment difficulties and recurring relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree a plan with the client based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and daily commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for choosing sessions that suit quieter surroundings or less time on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt methods so the work fits practical realities and everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression and coping with life changes, plus relationship and family concerns.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a client-led approach while offering guidance to unpack narratives, spot limiting beliefs and identify practical next steps.
What is his professional background?
He has four years' experience and a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy, with further training in addiction and grief work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.