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Andrew Leighton

Andrew Leighton, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - family and relationship concerns

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment-based work
  • Mindfulness and CBT techniques

About Andrew

Andrew Leighton is a BACP counsellor with four years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression and relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues. Andrew also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, self-esteem and workplace pressure.

He uses a mix of approaches to suit each person's situation. Sessions are led by the client, with the counsellor guiding conversations to uncover life patterns, limiting beliefs and recurring stories that feel stuck. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment ideas, cognitive techniques and client-centred listening to shape the work.

Andrew often helps clients who are navigating separation, co-parenting changes, or the difficult emotions that come with losing a role or relationship. He addresses substance misuse and behaviours that interfere with everyday life, and he works with issues such as body image, intimacy problems and fatherhood concerns.

In practical terms, he uses mindfulness exercises and cognitive tools to manage anxiety and mood, alongside narrative approaches to reframe personal stories. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps and on building everyday coping habits.

Andrew works in English and practises in the UK. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). To begin, readers are asked to follow the site booking flow to match and arrange an initial meeting.

Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that align with what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and making changes when life feels stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current bonds and trust. This approach can help with intimacy concerns, abandonment feelings and communication problems in close relationships.

Andrew treats the choice of approach as collaborative. He will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time. That means sessions can shift between practical skills work and talking about personal history as needed.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some methods used in sessions, such as mindfulness exercises or cognitive tools, translate well to remote work and can be practised between meetings to reinforce progress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression and family or relationship concerns, including blended family issues.

What is his style in sessions?

Sessions are client led with guided conversation to unpack beliefs and life stories, using practical techniques from several therapies.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

What are his professional credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Does he work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Andrew LeightonBACP

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