- Values-based work
- Attachment-informed
- CBT techniques
About Andrew
Andrew Armstrong is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to support clients who feel overwhelmed by life changes or relationship strain, and he recognises the person in front of him as the expert on their own life.
Andrew draws on a mix of practical therapies to suit different needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and commit to values-based action. He also works with attachment ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps with changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Andrew tends to use grounded exercises and reflection so clients can try things between meetings. He aims to support people dealing with codependency, abandonment or family of origin issues, along with parenting and blended family concerns.
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. He explains options and helps people choose what fits their goals and pace. With four years of experience and a BACP credential, Andrew offers practical help for those wanting change.
If someone wants to begin, they are encouraged to think about what feels most urgent. Andrew helps set short-term targets and checks in about progress. He focuses on making therapy useful and relevant to everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and codependency. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people understand why they react as they do in close relationships and supports changes in how they relate to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and decide together what feels most useful. This collaborative process balances the person's goals, life situation and preferences, and may mean trying a couple of techniques to see what fits.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives, make it easier to attend around work or childcare, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about which way of meeting would best suit practical needs and the kind of exercises you want to do.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also helps with relationship strain, parenting and family problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions plain and practical, using exercises and reflection. The work is collaborative and aimed at small, manageable steps.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of professional experience helping people with mood, relationship and life-change issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.