Andrew Boorman, BACP

Andrew Boorman is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief and issues linked to identity, including LGBT matters. He welcomes conversations about everyday habits and how thoughts shape feelings and behaviour.

Andrew trained in psychology, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counselling. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP. He has worked as a therapist for five years and brings that experience into sessions.

In practice he aims to make sessions straightforward and non-judgemental. He listens first, then works with each person to set small, practical goals. He uses a mix of approaches and chooses what fits the person and their situation.

Andrew draws on client-centred ways of working to follow what the person brings to the room. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Brief solution-focused tools are used when people want clearer next steps.

People often come for help with sleep, anger, self-esteem, career questions or to manage impulses and focus. If you are unsure what to expect, Andrew encourages an initial conversation to find out whether his style would suit you. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings. In practice this means the counsellor reflects back what you say and helps you find your own answers, which can be useful for identity, relationship and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and habits. It often involves noticing unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavioural experiments to change daily routines and improve sleep, mood or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative step helps match technique to the issue and to what feels manageable for you.

For practical matters, confirm the session formats before booking as the original biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use approaches like CBT homework or brief solution-focused steps between sessions to support change in daily life.