Andrew Buurman, BACP

Andrew Buurman offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and career concerns. He also focuses on addiction, and on issues like abandonment, attachment, communication and problems with control. Andrew writes plainly and aims to make the first step as straightforward as possible.

He brings three years of professional counselling practice to his work and uses a client-centred approach. That means he listens first and follows the person rather than imposing a rigid plan. Sessions are intended to be a space where feelings and thoughts can be spoken about without judgement.

Andrew’s style is steady and practical. He helps people name what is causing distress and then works with them to find clearer ways to cope. For some people that looks like exploring past hurts, for others it is building routine and small habits to reduce overwhelm.

He has experience supporting people through addiction, loneliness, midlife questions and fatherhood concerns. Andrew also helps with guilt, shame and finding a sense of purpose when life feels empty or stalled.

People who choose him can expect a conversational, respectful tone and an emphasis on the client’s priorities. To begin, the reader is asked to select the Start Therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience and responding with empathy and respect. In practice this means the counsellor listens, reflects what they hear and helps the person find their own direction; it can be helpful for anxiety, grief, self-esteem and questions about life purpose.

Andrew’s online work would be shaped by that same approach: learning about the person first and then tailoring sessions to what they need. The collaboration between counsellor and client guides how therapy develops, so the approach can change if different support is needed over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy life and cutting travel time. It can also make it simpler to arrange shorter check-ins around work or family commitments and to continue meetings when someone is travelling. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer remote appointments, and the therapist will discuss the best way to meet based on the client’s needs and preferences.