Andrew Leighton, BACP
BACP registered integrated psychotherapist for stress and trauma
- 4 years experience
- Remote session options
- Integrated therapy approaches
About Andrew Leighton
Andrew Leighton prioritizes creating a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. He brings a compassionate, empathic, and non-judgemental stance to therapy, offering space for personal exploration while also guiding processes that help uncover unhelpful narratives, limiting beliefs, life scripts, and mindsets that can keep someone feeling stuck.
Sessions are primarily led by the client to support self-directed exploration, with Andrew offering interventions and reflections tailored to each person's needs. As an integrated psychotherapist registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he draws on a range of therapeutic models to match approach to individual circumstance. That integrative training enables flexibility in addressing complex issues and in selecting methods that best support change.
Andrew has experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, bereavement, anxiety, depression, divorce and separation, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, and related difficulties. His wider specialty areas include stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, self-esteem, career and coaching matters, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among others. He also attends to themes such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family issues, body image, commitment and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, emptiness, forgiveness, and family relationship patterns.
Andrew’s clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. His formal qualifications include a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy, alongside additional training in Addiction Therapy, Substance Misuse Counselling, Grief and Loss (John Wilson), Existential Anxiety, Recovery Pathways, and Compassionate Enquiry influenced by Gabor Maté. Those combined experiences inform a pragmatic, person-focused practice aimed at supporting meaningful change.
Sessions are primarily led by the client to support self-directed exploration, with Andrew offering interventions and reflections tailored to each person's needs. As an integrated psychotherapist registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he draws on a range of therapeutic models to match approach to individual circumstance. That integrative training enables flexibility in addressing complex issues and in selecting methods that best support change.
Andrew has experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, bereavement, anxiety, depression, divorce and separation, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, and related difficulties. His wider specialty areas include stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, self-esteem, career and coaching matters, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among others. He also attends to themes such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family issues, body image, commitment and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, emptiness, forgiveness, and family relationship patterns.
Andrew’s clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. His formal qualifications include a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Psychotherapy, alongside additional training in Addiction Therapy, Substance Misuse Counselling, Grief and Loss (John Wilson), Existential Anxiety, Recovery Pathways, and Compassionate Enquiry influenced by Gabor Maté. Those combined experiences inform a pragmatic, person-focused practice aimed at supporting meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Andrew Leighton have?
Andrew Leighton has 4 years of experience in psychotherapy and related clinical work.
Is Andrew Leighton a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional license details are provided.
In which languages does Andrew Leighton provide therapy?
Andrew Leighton provides therapy in English.
Where is Andrew Leighton located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Andrew Leighton as my therapist?
Clients can work with Andrew Leighton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Andrew Leighton work with international clients?
Andrew Leighton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Andrew Leighton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Interested clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with their therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can bring meaningful change. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person work. It offers a valid route for addressing these issues while fitting into different lifestyles and routines.
One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to incorporate therapeutic support into busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographically distant situations.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, remote therapy delivers practical access to trained therapists and supports ongoing progress in a way that aligns with their daily life.