Counsellor profile
Andrew Higginbottom, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- NCPS registered
- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centred work
About Andrew
Counsellor and member of NCPS with three years of professional experience, Andrew Higginbottom helps people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus self-esteem and motivation. He describes clients as the experts in their own stories and focuses on building from existing strengths.
Andrew works in a counselling style that follows client-centred practice. He listens and reflects what comes up in sessions, and uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches when they suit the situation. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose meaningful action.
Sessions can cover everyday concerns such as sleep, eating, anger, parenting and work stress. Andrew also works with more complex issues including grief, trauma and addiction-related difficulties. He lists autism and attachment issues among his additional focus areas, and includes topics such as kink, blended family challenges and caregiver stress.
His way of working is collaborative. He aims to help people name what matters to them and try small, manageable steps between sessions. Techniques include testing out new reactions, practising different ways of communicating, and noticing patterns of thinking that keep problems going.
Clients can expect straightforward, short-term interventions or longer conversations depending on what they want. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged for people in the United Kingdom. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Andrew uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, low mood and problems where worry gets in the way of living.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This approach can help with intimacy struggles, abandonment fears and long-standing relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on the person’s goals and what suits them. That choice is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online counselling options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, remove travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use similar session patterns to help people maintain consistent contact while working on practical goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he usually work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus self-esteem, motivation and confidence issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach and draws on CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to try practical steps and notice unhelpful thoughts.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at present.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.