Andrew Ellis MA

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction recovery
• Mindfulness and ACT

About Andrew

Andrew Ellis works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger and related life difficulties. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to help people make practical changes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years' experience.

Andrew offers time to talk through what is troubling a person and to set small, achievable steps. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought and behaviour, learning practical skills for coping, and practising ways to manage strong emotions. He also supports people dealing with loss, intimacy issues and relationship difficulties by exploring how past experiences shape current responses.

His work with addiction and substance issues includes motivational interviewing techniques and skills aimed at reducing harm and rebuilding daily routines. For trauma and abuse he emphasises grounding and stabilising strategies before addressing painful memories. He uses DBT-informed skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.

People looking to improve sleep, manage career stress, handle parenting pressures or cope with major life changes will find sessions aimed at clear, practical steps. Andrew also works with themes such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems and forgiveness to help people make sense of recurring patterns.

He sees each person as an individual and discusses which approach is likely to be most useful. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Andrew uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and to focus on chosen values and actions; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a non-directive, listening-led approach where the counsellor follows the person's pace and concerns, which can help build clarity and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies for changing unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Andrew will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try first, and he will adjust the plan as understanding increases. This is a shared process rather than a fixed prescription.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them here. Many people find remote counselling easier to fit around work and family commitments, and some formats suit short check-ins or quieter conversations better. Discuss practical arrangements and timing when you schedule the first appointment so sessions can fit into everyday life.

Topics Andrew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Avoidant personality
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Andrew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety using cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness skills.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

Andrew uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work, CBT, DBT-informed skills and mindfulness approaches.

What experience does he have?

He has eight years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not currently accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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