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- ACT methods
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Andrew
BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with four years' experience. Andrew Leighton helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression and life changes using approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment work, client-centred methods, CBT and mindfulness.
Andrew works in a way that prioritises building a reliable therapeutic relationship. Sessions are led mainly by the client so they can talk through concerns. He listens for patterns in thoughts, beliefs and life stories and gently helps name what might be keeping someone stuck.
He has particular experience supporting people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures and issues around body image or self-esteem. He also works with people dealing with substance misuse, compulsive behaviours and sleep or eating difficulties. Practical goals and clearer daily routines are often part of the work.
Andrew trained to a postgraduate Level 7 in Integrated Psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background means he draws on several methods rather than using only one model.
Sessions aim to combine thoughtful listening with active tools from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches when useful. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Therapy moves at the client's pace and focuses on what matters most right now.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building practical actions that matter to the client. It helps with anxiety, low mood and problems where avoidance keeps someone stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional reactions; it can help with intimacy-related concerns, abandonment issues and communication problems. Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the centre of sessions, using non-directive listening to help people explore their feelings and make sense of their experience.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to meet during a lunch break or after work. It also allows shorter check-ins or sessions without being on camera when that is useful. Registered and accredited professionals commonly adapt exercises, mindfulness practices and CBT-style worksheets to digital sessions so people can keep practising between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and life changes, plus relationship and family issues listed in his specialities.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-led with active guidance. He combines listening with tools from CBT, ACT, mindfulness and attachment approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of practice experience working with a range of concerns including bereavement, substance misuse and self-esteem problems.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.