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Andrew Buurman, BACP

Andrew Buurman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and career worries.

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About Andrew

Andrew Buurman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and career worries. He also supports people dealing with addiction and related concerns. He speaks English and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Andrew keeps sessions straightforward and down to earth. He aims to build an open space where people can say what they think and feel without judgement. He encourages small steps and practical ways to manage day-to-day pressures.

Background and approach

His style draws on client-centred therapy. That means conversations focus on the person in front of him rather than a fixed script. He listens closely and reflects back what he hears, so clients can make sense of painful experiences and find their own solutions.

Andrew has three years of professional counselling experience and lists membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He uses that experience to help people work through issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, communication problems and feelings of emptiness. Sessions can cover a range of topics from fatherhood and men’s issues to guilt, shame and midlife transition.

He recognises that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps simple and manageable. People describe practical progress as staying present and noticing small changes in how they react and relate. Andrew supports clients to build clearer goals and more helpful habits over time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	407198	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Andrew names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred care delivered online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed method. The counsellor listens and reflects back what they hear, helping people to understand feelings and make choices that fit their life. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, relationship patterns and issues with self-esteem.

Andrew also brings practical support for addiction and life direction concerns by helping people set small, realistic goals and notice changes as they happen. That work pairs well with a client-centred stance because the client’s priorities lead the pace and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree together which methods or priorities to use. That collaborative planning is reviewed as progress is made so the approach stays aligned with the client’s needs and goals.

Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments, and to choose the format that best matches how someone prefers to communicate.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Andrew focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and career issues. He also works with addiction and related areas such as attachment, abandonment and loneliness.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His work is client-centred, which means he listens closely and follows the person’s pace. Sessions aim to help people make sense of experiences and find their own way forward.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional counselling experience and has worked with people facing a variety of emotional and practical problems.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises from the United Kingdom and lists BACP as his professional affiliation.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin if I want to try counselling?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.