Andrew Ellis MA, BACP

Andrew Ellis MA offers practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. He is easy to talk to and focuses on what someone wants to change. Andrew aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. He works with a wide range of difficulties including addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleeping problems and career concerns. He also helps with parenting strain, compassion fatigue and identity issues related to LGBT experiences. The approach is person-focused rather than driven by labels. Andrew uses a mix of talking and skill-based methods in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centred practice and mindfulness techniques to suit different needs. Sessions balance practical strategies and time to make sense of feelings. He has eight years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. Andrew can discuss what a helpful plan looks like and tailor work to a person’s pace and goals. Sessions are structured around each person’s situation. People who want help making changes, managing strong feelings or processing difficult events are invited to explore options together. To find out if he is a good fit, clients can start with a short matching process and a scheduling step.

How therapy approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used to reduce avoidance and to build a life that feels meaningful despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and experiments to shift unhelpful habits and improve mood, sleep and anxiety. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what matters to the individual and try different ways of working to find a good fit. This is a collaborative process that balances practical exercises with time to make sense of emotional experiences. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work can continue between appointments. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking to be clear about how meetings are held. Registered or accredited professionals can then tailor sessions so they fit everyday life and the goals set together.