Counsellor profile
Andrew Buurman, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-centred therapy
- Addiction support
- Grief and loss
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Buurman, BACP, has three years of professional experience and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and career issues. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers support to people who want to talk through difficult feelings and life changes.
Andrew draws on his life experience and clinical work to keep sessions straightforward. He listens without judgment and helps clients talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, naming patterns and finding practical next steps that fit everyday life.
He uses client-centred therapy, which puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work. That approach encourages people to lead the pace and topics of sessions while the counsellor reflects and clarifies what comes up.
Andrew has worked with people facing addiction and problems linked to abandonment and attachment. He also supports those coping with guilt, shame, isolation, fatherhood issues and midlife change. His experience includes stress related to career and purpose.
People often come to him when they want to feel steadier, understand old patterns, or manage strong emotions after loss or trauma. He helps identify small, manageable steps forward and checks in about what is most useful each week.
How client-centred work translates to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client steer the pace and topics. This approach suits issues like anxiety, grief, low self esteem and recovery from abuse because it keeps the client’s needs at the centre.Andrew also draws on straightforward, conversational work for addiction and attachment problems. That means naming patterns, discussing how they affect daily life, and trying small practical changes together. These steps are aimed at helping people feel clearer about choices and next actions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with each person and agree what feels most useful. This is a collaborative decision based on needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed plan.
The practical benefits of online counselling depend on the session arrangements available. Because the biography does not list specific formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer remote sessions that make it easier to attend without rearranging the whole day.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and career issues, along with related areas such as addiction and attachment problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person’s experience and pace. Sessions are mainly about listening, reflecting and helping clients find their own way forward.
How much experience does he have?
Andrew has three years of professional counselling experience in addition to broader life experience he brings to sessions.
What credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time differences before booking a session.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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