- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Andrew
Andrew Ellis MA is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports those coping with life transitions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and sleep problems.
Andrew uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people clarify what’s troubling them. He listens to the facts of a situation, helps identify patterns that cause distress, and suggests small, manageable steps to change. Sessions are focused on what matters now and on realistic next steps rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
He draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to fit the person in front of him. That can include cognitive techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and acceptance-based work for living with difficult feelings. He also uses client-centred ways of working to keep sessions grounded in the person’s priorities.
Andrew has experience supporting people through addiction recovery, bipolar and depression challenges, and complex feelings such as shame, abandonment and codependency. He also helps with parenting strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue among carers. He aims to help people regain a clearer sense of choice and direction.
People who contact him can expect direct questions, practical tools and space to talk through painful events. He invites conversation about goals and will outline what a few sessions might focus on so people can make an informed decision about continuing.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still move towards what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and feelings of stuckness. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing negative thought patterns and on practical behavioural changes. It often helps with anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve clarity in stressful moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Andrew will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will choose methods that fit the person’s needs and day-to-day life, and review progress as therapy continues.
Please confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not specify which online methods are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or caring duties. They also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight and let people avoid travel time, which can help keep momentum between appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem and life changes, plus relationship, intimacy and trauma-related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends client-centred conversation with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques to identify patterns and try practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can he work with people who do not live in the UK?
Sessions are offered only to people in the United Kingdom; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list explicit formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to speak with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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