Counsellor profile
Andrew Ellis MA, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and addiction support
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Ellis MA is a BACP member with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship concerns. Andrew also helps with grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and parenting.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. People come to him to talk through what is happening now, manage difficult feelings, or make changes in work and home life. He uses a mix of well-known approaches to suit each situation rather than one fixed method.
Andrew draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when someone needs a steady, problem-focused approach. Mindfulness techniques are offered for stress, sleep and emotional regulation.
Sessions are collaborative. He listens to what matters to the person and agrees small, doable steps together. Conversations can cover practical skills, thinking habits, or ways to rebuild routine after loss or addiction.
His background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, bipolar difficulties, compassion fatigue, and problems linked to adoption or caregiving. Andrew can explain how particular approaches might help in a first call or message. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and arrange a first session.
How Andrew uses evidence based approaches in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and for anyone who feels stuck and wants to move forward.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It teaches practical strategies to change thinking habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and the person’s own pace. It supports people who need space to make sense of difficult events such as grief, trauma or relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of working together. In the first sessions Andrew will discuss what feels most relevant and test methods that fit the person’s goals and preferences. He works with clients to agree simple steps and review progress over time.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life rather than disrupt it.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship difficulties. The list also includes grief, trauma, self-esteem and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centred and mindfulness methods. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete steps.
How much experience does he have?
Andrew has eight years of experience working with people on a range of issues. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction and mood difficulties.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not take international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Check the booking flow for up-to-date details.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are shown in the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That process connects you to Andrew through the site.
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.