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Andrew Higginbottom, NCPS

Andrew Higginbottom works from a collaborative, person-centred approach.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Andrew

Andrew Higginbottom works from a collaborative, person-centred approach. He uses practical talking methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and motivation problems. He makes space for people to tell their story and looks for strengths to build on.

He holds NCPS as a credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and what small steps could make daily life easier.

Background and approach

He supports people dealing with depression, grief, addiction concerns and trauma and abuse related difficulties. Andrew also helps with parenting strain, intimacy-related issues and sleep or eating concerns. He works with people coping with career change, compassion fatigue, ADHD and the emotional impact of chronic illness.

He pays attention to attachment patterns and to problems that come from feeling abandoned or controlled. His approach uses clear, practical tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment and client-centred ways of working. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on things the person can try between meetings.

Andrew describes the person in front of him as the expert on their life. He offers a calm, steady presence and practical suggestions while encouraging people to choose changes that feel manageable. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he supports people through that early stage.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS21-00072	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Andrew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Workplace issues

Ways of working Andrew names

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Therapeutic approaches and online support

Andrew combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Attachment-Based ways of working. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-led actions, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and helps people change unhelpful connection habits.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means strategies can be adjusted over time so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer talk work, phone sessions can fit a short check-in or work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on practical steps and coping skills.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Andrew help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns along with self-esteem, grief and trauma and abuse related difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is person-centred and practical, using talking, goal-setting and exercises drawn from CBT and ACT to help people try new ways of coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?

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

What session formats are available?

Andrew offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.