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Andrew Higginbottom

Andrew Higginbottom

NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 3+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for anger and stress

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  • Person-focused approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • NCPS credential

About Andrew

Andrew Higginbottom uses practical, person-focused approaches to help people manage anger and related problems. He works from the view that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Taking a first step can feel hard, and he aims to offer steady, non-judgemental support during that process.

Andrew has three years of professional experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He also helps people dealing with family tensions, parenting pressures, grief, addictions and challenges around intimacy. Anger is listed among his focus areas, often showing up alongside mood, sleep or eating difficulties.

His practice draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred methods. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, focusing on useful skills and clearer thinking rather than jargon. He encourages small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life.

Andrew holds NCPS as a credential, which is presented as supplied. He works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. This process is intended to match needs and preferences before the first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approach-driven online therapy to manage anger and stress

Andrew uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to shape online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it can be useful for anger, anxiety and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships influence current patterns and helps people develop safer, more connected ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try some ways of working, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on what feels useful and doable in everyday life rather than fitting everyone to one method.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family life, work breaks or travel. It also allows for different session rhythms - for example a shorter check-in when time is limited, or a longer conversation when more space is needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use these flexible arrangements to support ongoing progress without asking people to reshape their whole day.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS21-00072

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He helps people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, grief, addictions, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is straightforward and person-focused, using practical exercises and conversation to build skills and clarity. He emphasises small, achievable steps rather than technical language.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relational challenges.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He lists NCPS as a credential and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients currently.

How are sessions charged?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific costs vary with location and the therapist's availability.

How do I get started with him?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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