Andrew Henderson

NCPS · United Kingdom

Practical, person-focused support for life stressors

Experience

3 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Andrew

Andrew Henderson supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and relationship and intimacy issues. He also helps with ADHD, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career worries and parenting strain. Andrew presents as calm and direct, and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

He creates an open setting where people can say what they think and feel without judgement.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on practical ways to cope between meetings. He keeps language simple and avoids jargon so conversations stay clear and useful. Andrew uses approaches drawn from Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy.

That means he listens closely, works to understand each person's experience, and uses practical thinking tools alongside discussion of meaning and life choices. He adapts his way of working to what the person finds most helpful. Andrew holds the NCPS credential and has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.

He offers sessions in English and works with people across a wide range of life stresses and transitions. The emphasis is on steady progress and realistic steps that fit everyday life. People who prefer a straightforward, collaborative style may find his approach helpful.

He encourages small experiments, clear goals and honest conversation so people can move toward a better day-to-day routine.

What Andrew works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Andrew works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Andrew among the ways they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by Andrew among the ways they work.

Existential Therapy

Listed by Andrew among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

Approaches and online options for practical therapy

Andrew draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as core ways of working. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, understanding each person's perspective and responding without judgement; it helps people feel heard and more able to make their own changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy gives concrete tools to spot unhelpful thinking and change routine behaviours; it is often useful for anxiety, sleep problems and mood shifts.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, pace and preferences. That means sessions may start with open listening and then add short practical exercises the person can try between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes fitting therapy around work, caregiving and travel easier. Video calls suit in-depth conversations, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options aim to make regular support more flexible and easier to maintain.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, parenting strain and broader coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapist's way of working?

He keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative, listening closely and using practical steps. Conversations use plain language and focus on what helps in day-to-day life.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes supporting people through trauma, grief and family-related stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

The listed credential is NCPS and the location is the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.