Andrea Headington

• Stress and anxiety
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

About Andrea

Andrea Headington helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self esteem and depression. She uses a collaborative, person-focused way of working, drawing on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Andrea is registered with the BACP and has 10 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Andrea offers short, plain conversations that aim to make sense of what is happening now. She listens for patterns in thinking and behaviour, and then tries practical, step-by-step ways to change unhelpful responses. Sessions are aimed at building clearer thinking and steadier coping rather than quick fixes.

Her background covers common life transitions such as divorce and separation, midlife crisis and changes affecting young adults. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, infidelity, sex addiction and issues around intimacy and life purpose. Practical work may include identifying triggers for panic attacks and developing skills to manage panic and social anxiety.

Andrea blends the non-directive stance of Client-Centred Therapy with cognitive and behavioural techniques from CBT. This means time is given to listening and reflection, alongside exercises to try between sessions. The balance between talking and practical work is agreed with each person.

Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, checking progress and adjusting the approach as needed. The therapist asks questions, offers observations and suggests exercises that can be practised outside sessions. Andrea aims to support clearer decision making and steadier emotional coping over time.

How her approaches work for online counselling

Andrea uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the main approaches. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflecting back what someone says to help them feel understood and to clarify thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses patterns of thought and behaviour, offering exercises to reduce anxiety, tackle panic attacks and change unhelpful responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then agree a plan together. That collaborative decision guides whether sessions focus more on listening and reflection or on active CBT tasks between appointments.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online counselling can fit more easily around daily life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during breaks or from a different location. It also makes shorter check-ins feasible and can be more practical for people who prefer not to use video all the time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists offer a range of formats, and Andrea will explain the options when you arrange the first session.

Topics Andrea lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Andrea

Does she work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. Andrea supports people with general anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks using practical CBT techniques alongside reflective work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mixing listening and reflection with practical exercises.

How long has she been practising?

Andrea has 10 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.