Andrew Higginbottom, NCPS

Andrew Higginbottom uses practical, talk-based work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. He frames sessions around what someone wants to do differently, and helps them find small steps to get there. Andrew presents himself as a supportive counsellor who values the client’s knowledge of their own life.

He has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a credential. In session he focuses on common concerns such as stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction issues and problems with sleep and appetite. Relationship and family difficulties are also areas he addresses, alongside grief, trauma, and issues around intimacy.

Andrew also works with people navigating career questions, burnout and compassion fatigue, neurodiversity-related concerns such as ADHD and autism, and specific matters like codependency, attachment and abandonment issues. He describes his work as collaborative and centred on the person’s goals rather than giving ready-made solutions.

His approach draws on several recognised therapy styles including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based work. He adapts techniques to fit the practical realities of daily life, such as building small habits and clearer routines to support change.

Andrew encourages people to take the first step even when that feels hard. He offers a steady, non-judgemental presence while clients try out new ways of thinking and acting in everyday situations.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often supports stress, anxiety, depression and life changes by teaching simple exercises to stay present and act in ways that matter. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tools to change patterns that keep problems going; it is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current trust and closeness, and can help when people struggle with abandonment, attachment issues or relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and everyday routine, and then choose methods together. This makes it easier to try techniques that fit into daily life rather than imposing a single model.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it straightforward to practice techniques between sessions in real-life settings, which supports learning and change over time.