Counsellor profile
Andrew Leighton, BACP
Counsellor - stress and addictions
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Leighton is a BACP member with four years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns and a wide range of life changes. Sessions focus on talking through what matters and making sense of patterns that keep people stuck.
Andrew uses a blend of methods rather than a single model. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. This mix helps him match how he works to the concern brought into the room.
Typical issues he helps people with include grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related worries, eating and sleeping problems, and problems with self-esteem or body image. He also supports people facing substance or alcohol dependency and the practical fallout of separation or divorce.
In sessions Andrew aims to help people name the stories and beliefs that shape their choices. He encourages practical steps alongside reflective work. Conversations are led by the client but guided where useful to identify unhelpful patterns and consider alternatives.
Andrew offers his service within the UK context and works in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session via the See online counselling options button.
Working online with different approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and persistent worrying where someone wants more balance between thoughts and actions.Attachment-based work looks at recurring patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current feelings and behaviour. It can help with intimacy-related worries, abandonment concerns and communication problems.
Client-centred therapy gives the person space to lead the session while the counsellor listens and reflects. This approach is useful when someone needs time to make sense of feelings and decide on next steps.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Andrew will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then agree on ways of working together. That decision is collaborative and may change as you go along.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins during a lunch break or after work. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats to suit practical needs, and Andrew will explain how he runs sessions when you make contact.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses an integrated, client-led style drawing on ACT, attachment-based ideas, client-centred methods, CBT and mindfulness to guide conversations and suggest practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of issues in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not state specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the cost and first step work?
Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
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.