Andrew Armstrong, BACP

Andrew Armstrong is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people through major life changes. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He believes people are the experts on their own lives and aims to support them as they make choices and changes.

Andrew uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify values and take small meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on close relationships and recurring emotional responses.

Clients can expect short, plain explanations and a focus on doable steps between sessions. Conversations often centre on what matters now and what someone wants to change. The counsellor will work at the client’s pace and help set goals that feel realistic.

Andrew has four years of professional experience supporting people with relationship strains, parenting challenges, family issues and coping after loss. His background includes helping those dealing with anger, feelings of emptiness, codependency and communication problems.

People who want to address commitment worries, attachment concerns or rethink their direction in midlife may find this style useful. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the processes described by the service for arranging appointments.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about their values and take small steps that move their life in a chosen direction. It can be useful for someone feeling stuck during a midlife transition or coping with anxiety and low mood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. This approach suits people who want practical tools to manage anxiety, depression or stress in day-to-day life.

Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas are used to look at patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. This can help people who struggle with commitment worries, communication problems or feelings tied to family of origin issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and offer a collaborative way to decide what to try first. That conversation helps match methods to the person’s situation rather than assuming a single route.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the counsellor about practicalities so sessions fit into everyday life.