Andrew Armstrong

Andrew Armstrong is a counsellor who uses practical, person-centred work to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. He holds BACP registration and brings four years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. Andrew aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful, and to help clients find ways to move forward.

Andrew describes the person as the expert on their own life and sees his role as support. He listens, helps people name what matters to them, and offers tools drawn from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on small, usable steps rather than jargon or complicated techniques.

His work covers a wide range of concerns including depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, anger and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like body image, attachment wounds, codependency and problems linked to family of origin. People often come to him with feelings of emptiness, guilt or trouble committing to changes.

Andrew blends emotion-focused conversation with practical exercises. He may use mindfulness to anchor difficult feelings and CBT-style tasks to test unhelpful thoughts. Attachment-based ideas inform how he looks at relationship patterns and communication problems.

Clients can expect a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on what they want to change. Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals and pace. For those unsure how to start, he guides the first steps and helps set realistic next actions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and body image concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns in daily life. It often helps with anxiety, depression and stress regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Decisions about which approach to use are made collaboratively and may adapt over time as needs change.

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other responsibilities. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let people avoid travel on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help people bring what they learn in sessions into everyday life, so practical skills and homework tasks are commonly used to support progress.