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Andrew Higginbottom, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment informed work
About Andrew
Andrew Higginbottom is a counsellor registered as NCPS with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, addiction and sleep or eating concerns.
He uses practical talking methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings. He encourages clients to draw on their own strengths while testing small changes in everyday life.
Andrew draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centred ways of working. That mix is used to identify thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep problems going, and to work on specific skills for coping and communication.
In sessions he aims to set clear goals and break them into manageable tasks. Work might include tracking mood or sleep, trying new ways of speaking in a relationship, or practising simple behavioural experiments. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted.
He offers support for a wide range of life challenges including career stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and aspects of neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD. People can expect practical, step-by-step conversations focused on what they want to change next.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to stress or anxiety. Work with CBT often involves short practical exercises, mood or sleep tracking, and behavioural experiments to try between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to make choices that align with their values. Attachment-based ideas look at how past relationship patterns shape current reactions and aim to change how people connect with others.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try out methods and agree together what seems most helpful. That means sessions can move between CBT techniques, ACT practices and attachment-focused conversations as needed.
The specific session formats available are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter focused check-ins when needed. It also makes it straightforward to keep written notes or worksheets between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt exercises so they suit the practical demands of everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues plus self-esteem, confidence and motivation. He also supports people with grief, trauma, addictions, sleep and eating concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build practical coping steps. Sessions often include short exercises and behavioural experiments to try between meetings.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting a range of common mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm full pricing details before booking.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.