- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Andrew
Andrew Ellis MA offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by parenting and life stress. He presents a calm, down-to-earth manner and aims to help people take small, workable steps to feel steadier at home and in their day-to-day lives. He listens without judgement and helps clients make sense of difficult feelings.
Sessions are focused on what is happening now and on realistic ways to change patterns that cause strain.
Background and approach
Many people come with anxiety, low mood, parenting stress or problems with sleep and self-esteem. Andrew uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to match the person's needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice what matters most to them and act in line with those values.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and Mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. With eight years' experience, he brings practical tools alongside reflective conversation. He aims to make sessions accessible and useful, whether someone needs short-term focused work or longer-term support to manage recurring issues.
Andrew holds BACP accreditation and works with people across a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, relationship issues, grief and parenting pressures. People who want a practical, measured approach often find his way of working helpful. He encourages clear goals and small steps, and checks in on progress as therapy continues.
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andrew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Andrew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Andrew commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values, which is useful for parenting stress and life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering concrete techniques for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to find the best mix of methods based on their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. This makes the process practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online sessions can be arranged by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible timing. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into busy family routines and varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep problems and parenting-related pressures.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are down-to-earth and practical, blending reflective listening with tools to change thoughts and behaviours and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and presenting issues.
Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and the subscription structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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