Andrew Leighton

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions and recovery
• Attachment and ACT

About Andrew

Andrew Leighton helps people work through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression and life changes using talking therapy methods that focus on understanding patterns and practical steps. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience as a practising counsellor.

He prefers a client-led way of working where the person sets the focus and pace of sessions. Andrew listens, asks questions and helps people notice recurring thoughts, behaviours and relationship patterns. He works with current struggles such as sleep or eating problems, parenting strain, grief, career stress and intimacy-related issues.

Andrew draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. He uses these to look at unhelpful beliefs, life scripts and responses that keep people feeling stuck, and to practise new ways of responding in daily life.

His practice also covers specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment problems, blended family issues, control and communication difficulties, dissociation, domestic violence and substance misuse. He offers support around fatherhood challenges, forgiveness and compassion fatigue as well.

Sessions are delivered in English and he works with people based in the United Kingdom. Andrew uses a subscription-based session model that can be cancelled at any time, and the cost varies with location.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy issues and communication problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person-led conversation, with the counsellor offering reflective listening and gentle guidance to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will discuss what feels most useful and adapt his ways of working based on a person's goals, preferences and experience. He aims to be collaborative and to review progress as sessions continue.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a busy week and reducing travel time so sessions can more easily slot into work or family commitments. If you want to know which session formats are currently offered, confirm the options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Registered and accredited professionals often use remote sessions to support consistent contact and follow-up between appointments.

Topics Andrew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Andrew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people managing anxiety and related issues such as sleep problems and coping with life changes.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based, Client-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness approaches in his practice.

What experience does he have?

He has four years' experience working as a counsellor and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is he based?

He works with people in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions organised and paid?

Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions?

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