Counsellor profile
Andrew Armstrong, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and emotional health
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Emotionally-Focused
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Armstrong is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience supporting people across a range of life difficulties. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also addresses relationship and family concerns and parenting strain.
Andrew describes the person as the expert on their own life. He offers direct, conversational work that helps people talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
He draws on several approaches in his work. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to live by their values even when feelings are hard. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas are used where relationships and connection are central.
Andrew has supported people through bereavement, relationship breakdown, parenting pressures and moral pain such as guilt or shame. He also works with issues like abandonment, codependency, body image and blended family problems. Sessions are aimed at helping people manage feelings, improve communication and cope with change.
People can expect a straightforward, person-centred approach with practical aims. The counsellor combines listening with tools from the approaches above. This helps turn conversation into manageable steps and clearer choices.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and on choosing actions that fit your values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going, and uses practical exercises to change those patterns. It suits problems like worry, depression and self-critical thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional bonds, exploring how past connections affect present relationships and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their concerns and preferences and decide together what to try first. That can mean combining methods and adjusting plans as the work continues.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video, phone or messaging in ways that suit their routines, depending on the formats the counsellor offers.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Relationship and family concerns, parenting strain and coping with life changes are also common topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred, conversational style and brings in specific methods such as CBT and ACT. The work focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of professional counselling experience in the UK. That experience includes supporting people through grief and relationship problems.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not take international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography did not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees depend on the selected subscription and location.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.