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Andrea Headington, BACP
United Kingdom
UK counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Client-Centred work
- Short practical steps
About Andrea
Andrea Headington BACP is a UK counsellor with 10 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family problems, grief, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes.
Andrea uses clear, practical conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She listens to what is most pressing and then tries simple, step-by-step strategies people can test between sessions. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what helps in everyday life.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and Client-Centred Therapy, which keeps the person’s perspective central. Together these methods help map patterns and try alternative responses to old problems.
Andrea has worked for a decade in the UK context and holds BACP registration. That background informs how she plans sessions and structures short-term work when needed. She often breaks larger issues into small, manageable steps people can take straight away.
People who come to Andrea commonly want practical ways to reduce panic attacks, rebuild trust after infidelity, manage social anxiety, or cope with life transitions. She encourages clear goals and reviews progress as part of each session.
Approaches used for online work and practical benefits
Andrea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviours that follow. CBT is practical and task-focused, which can suit problems like panic attacks, social anxiety, low mood and stress.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work and helps build clarity about values and goals. This approach supports conversations about relationships, grief and life direction without assuming a fixed path.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Andrea treats this as a collaborative process. She will help you decide which methods to try based on your goals, needs and preferences, and will review what is or is not helpful as you go.
The practical benefits of online sessions depend on the formats offered; the biography does not list specific formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these strengths to focus on clear goals and regular progress checks.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression among other life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify links between thoughts, feelings and actions and to test simple changes in thinking and behaviour between sessions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused, aiming to set clear goals and try short, structured steps that can be reviewed each session.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works within the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know what is available.
How do subscriptions and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.