Andrew Higginbottom, NCPS
Supportive counsellor using narrative approaches
Details
| Name | Andrew Higginbottom |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Andrew
Andrew Higginbottom is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He holds NCPS credentialing and brings three years of professional experience to his work. He focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious or facing low mood, and he also supports those dealing with relationship and family strains.
His approach treats each person as the expert in their own life story. Andrew uses Narrative-influenced ways of working to help people rewrite troubling stories about themselves.
Background and approach
He blends this with client-centred listening to build trust and clarity. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to talk about and to highlight personal strengths that are already present. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and commit to small, practical changes.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ideas are used when helpful to identify thinking patterns that keep problems active and to test new ways of responding. In sessions Andrew keeps language plain and practical. He listens first, then explores options that fit each person’s life.
He helps people with issues such as self-esteem, motivation, grief, trauma, addictions and work-related stress. People can expect calm, steady support and short, manageable steps between meetings. Andrew encourages gradual change rather than quick fixes.
He invites clients to bring their concerns and their own knowledge of what’s worked before. To start, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Andrew works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Andrew among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Andrew directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Andrew directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused therapy works online
Andrew blends Narrative approaches with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas. Narrative work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem. It can be useful for issues like self-worth, identity and relationship patterns. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose values-based actions instead of getting stuck in avoidance. This approach often helps with anxiety, stress and motivation.Attachment-informed ideas guide how he listens for patterns formed in relationships. These ideas help people understand repeated dynamics and practise different ways of connecting. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative – the therapist will discuss options, try things out and adjust based on what the client finds helpful and what fits their goals.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make sessions easier to fit into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions use less data and can be simpler to join. Chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer to type. These formats support flexibility, so people can work around work, caring duties or travel without losing continuity of care.
Common questions about this listing
What issues can I talk about with this counsellor?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Other areas include relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief and trauma.
How would he approach my situation in therapy?
He uses Narrative ideas alongside client-centred listening and practical techniques. The work focuses on rewriting unhelpful stories and trying small, workable changes.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience in the UK and works with a range of common mental health and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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