Andrew Watson

• Stress and anxiety
• Addiction and triggers
• Mindfulness practice

About Andrew

Andrew Watson works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship concerns using a person-centred way of working. He uses Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy and has 14 years' experience. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Andrew creates a straightforward counselling relationship to help people talk through difficult feelings. He listens without judgement and focuses on what each person brings to the room. He helps people learn practical techniques to make everyday life more manageable.

When someone brings addiction concerns he will look at habitual behaviour and common triggers. He works collaboratively to help people understand patterns and consider different responses. Sessions include discussion and practical steps rather than abstract theory.

Andrew uses mindfulness methods to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. He also follows Client-Centred Therapy principles, which keep the conversation focused on the client's experience and choices.

People come for many reasons including grief, low self-esteem, parenting strain, anger, career uncertainty, eating issues and coping with life changes. He also supports those working with attachment or abandonment issues, codependency and caregiver stress.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom. Andrew aims to help people build coping skills, improve communication and find clearer ways forward in day-to-day life.

How his approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and choices. The counsellor pays close attention to what the client says and reflects it back, helping the client decide what changes to try and which issues to prioritise. This approach can help with relationship worries, self-esteem and life decisions.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices and breathing exercises to help people notice thoughts and feelings without reacting. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress and impulses linked to addictions because it trains calmer responses to strong urges.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to agree which methods suit the client's needs, goals and preferences. That may mean using mindfulness exercises alongside client-centred conversations and practical steps for daily life.

Confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep regular contact and to help therapy fit into everyday routines.

Topics Andrew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Dependent personality
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Self-love
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Andrew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among the main concerns he helps people with, using client-centred discussion and practical techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, focusing on the client's experience and attention skills.

How long has he been practising?

He has 14 years' experience working with people on issues such as addiction, depression and relationship problems.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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