Andrew Leighton, BACP

Andrew Leighton offers a person-centred style of therapy that aims to build a trusting relationship first. He emphasises a compassionate, non-judgemental approach so people feel heard and able to talk about what matters. Sessions are led by the client, with the counsellor guiding discussion to uncover unhelpful beliefs and life stories that may be keeping someone stuck.

Andrew is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years of clinical experience. His background includes work with addiction, bereavement, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with body image concerns, low self-esteem and problems around intimacy.

He draws on several therapeutic styles to match the way he works to each person’s needs. That means using elements from approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and attachment-informed thinking when these suit the issue. The emphasis is on practical discussion and clearer ways to manage thoughts and feelings in day-to-day life.

Sessions involve talking through current struggles, unpicking recurring patterns and testing new ways of responding. Andrew also uses techniques aimed at improving emotional awareness and building steadier routines for sleep, eating and coping. He encourages honest, paced work so people can try changes outside sessions and bring back what worked.

To begin, people use the site matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist's schedule. Andrew works in the United Kingdom and sees people in English.

How therapy approaches translate to online working

Andrew often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings. This approach can help when someone wants clearer direction and steadier choices in daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his work and looks at how early relationship patterns affect how people connect now. It can help with intimacy issues, abandonment worries and repeating relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be explored collaboratively. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, trying techniques and deciding what feels most helpful as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into work, study or family routines, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video, which can suit quieter technology needs or when someone prefers not to be on camera.