Andy Fairie , NCPS

Andy Fairie is a United Kingdom qualified therapist with three years of hands-on experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, low self-esteem, OCD and phobias. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly, and he works collaboratively to help clients explore practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

He practices using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a method that links thoughts, feelings and behaviour and focuses on shifting those patterns to create meaningful change. Andy explains that changing one of these areas often leads to changes in the others, and he aims to find the entry point that feels most manageable for each person. He notes that many people begin to notice improvement within six to twelve sessions, while the total number of sessions is determined by individual needs and preferences.

Andy offers sessions by text messaging, phone and video call, with availability during office hours, at weekends and on Sunday afternoons. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, and brings decades of listening experience from other professional roles. He has published a book and given presentations on related subjects, and he often receives feedback that being truly heard is one of the most valued parts of his work. He welcomes the opportunity to support those ready to take the first steps toward change.

CBT-informed online support for everyday challenges

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is central to Andy Fairie's approach. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical strategies to change those thoughts and related behaviours, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression and obsessive concerns. In sessions he focuses on skill-building - such as developing coping techniques, structured problem solving and behavioural experiments - to help clients practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Andy takes a collaborative stance, listening to each person's goals, preferences and priorities and adapting techniques to suit individual needs. He supports clients in deciding which strategies feel most helpful and reviews progress together so adjustments can be made as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit support around work, family and other commitments. These formats allow clients to access a licensed professional from their own location and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for them.