Counsellor profile
Andrew Buurman, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 3 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and addiction
Continue with AndrewAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (407198)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Andrew supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Andrew
BACP. 3 years experience. Andrew Buurman works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and career concerns. He also supports people dealing with addiction and related issues such as attachment and communication problems.
Andrew is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He uses Client-Centred Therapy and focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters to them. Sessions are conversational and aim to make it easier to talk about painful memories and difficult decisions.
He has practical experience with issues linked to abandonment, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, control and trust struggles, and fatherhood concerns. He works through feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and the loneliness that can follow major life changes. Work on life purpose and midlife transitions is also part of his practice.
Andrew describes his style as open and non-judgemental, encouraging people to speak freely about their thoughts and feelings. He focuses on helping people build understanding of themselves and their relationships, and on finding manageable ways to change day-to-day routines and responses.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Andrew’s experience includes supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and the issues that often accompany it. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Client-Centred Counselling works remotely
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the counsellor listening closely and reflecting back what the client says. This approach helps people feel understood and can be useful for anxiety, grief, relationship and identity questions. It encourages the client to lead the conversation and set the pace for change.The counsellor’s role is to collaborate with the client to find the best approach. That means discussing goals and trying different ways of working until something fits. Decisions about techniques and session pace are made together, based on needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping appointments when travel or schedules make in-person meetings difficult. Online work can also make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins or evening sessions. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and career issues, and supports people with addiction and related problems.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises listening and reflection in conversational sessions to help people clarify their feelings and choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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