Justin Andrews , BACP

Justin Andrews is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and a wide range of relationship and life difficulties. He draws on extensive experience working across social care settings including mental health services, support for people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity, criminal justice, and work with young people, which helps him work with both complex mental health presentations and the everyday challenges life can bring.

As a practitioner he combines practical therapeutic methods with a long-standing interest in meditation and mindfulness. He teaches counselling and continues to offer meditation and Buddhism-informed mindfulness sessions in a nearby prison, and he has maintained a personal practice of meditation and personal development since he was a teenager. He believes people have the capacity to learn about themselves, grow, and change even in the face of significant adversity, and he works to help clients build meaningful, more manageable ways of living.

Justin is BACP registered - a membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works with individuals on issues such as coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. He accepts clients in the United Kingdom and from international locations, offering flexible ways of meeting to suit different needs.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Justin uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach focuses on listening, understanding and helping the individual explore their own feelings and goals, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem and life transitions.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, stress and addictive behaviors. CBT tends to be goal-oriented and can produce concrete strategies for daily coping.

Mindfulness therapy is another key element of his work, drawing on meditation and present-moment awareness to reduce stress, support mood regulation and complement other therapeutic techniques. These practices can be useful for managing worry, sleep problems and chronic pain alongside emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Justin will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - so people can access therapy around work, family and other commitments. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into a busy life while still working with a licensed professional.