About me
Hi, my name is Andrew. I’m an accredited psychotherapist based in Crouch End, North London.
Many people come to therapy feeling worn down and a little uncertain about what is wrong. You might feel on edge, stuck in your own head, overwhelmed by worry, or unable to properly relax, even when things look fine on the outside. You might feel a sense of dread, pressure, or fear that keeps returning. You might feel low, confused, or not quite yourself anymore, and feel frustrated and alone when others tell you to “just stop worrying” or “snap out of it.”
Good therapy can make a real difference. With the right support, it becomes possible to understand what’s happening, feel lighter and more grounded, and begin to build a sense of confidence and trust in yourself. The work is about helping you make changes that actually hold.
Most of my work is with people experiencing anxiety-related difficulties, including health anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and intrusive thoughts. I have many years of experience working in this area, both in the NHS and privately. My approach is kind, practical, and focused on change, while keeping the space steady, supportive, and respectful.
Alongside this, I also work with relationship difficulties and addiction issues. I tailor therapy carefully to the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
I offer in-person sessions in Crouch End and also work with people from the wider area, including Muswell Hill and Highgate.
Areas of expertise
It’s common to come to therapy without a clear label for what you are experiencing. You might just know you feel caught in patterns that you can’t shift, spending a lot of energy trying to work things out in your head, and feeling exhausted by it all.
For some, the body plays a big part. This might include sudden rushes of fear, a racing heart, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a sense of dread that something is about to go wrong. These experiences can feel frightening and hard to control, especially when they seem to come out of nowhere.
I work with a wide range of anxiety-related difficulties, including:
• Health anxiety
• Panic attacks and panic disorder
• Social anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts
• Generalised anxiety disorder
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
Anxiety often affects confidence, work, and relationships. Many people feel exposed, judged, or like an imposter, even when they appear capable to others. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and reduce their impact.
I also specialise in addiction recovery, supporting people with substance use and behavioural addictions, as well as relationship difficulties. I offer both individual and couples therapy to help people build more stable and satisfying connections.
How I can help you
I believe people have an inherent capacity to heal and change. After working with a wide range of clients over many years, I have seen this repeatedly.
At the heart of my work is careful listening, empathy, and a space where you feel understood without judgement. Often, being properly heard is the first step towards meaningful change.
Over the years, I’ve focused on approaches that genuinely help people face these difficulties and reduce the hold they have on their lives. The work is practical and focused, but always guided by your experience and by what actually makes a difference for you.
What to expect
Therapy begins with getting to know you and understanding what has brought you here. The first session is an initial assessment where we explore what you are experiencing and what you would like to work towards.
This meeting also gives us both the chance to see whether we are a good fit to work together.
Sessions usually take place weekly, although this can change over time to suit your needs. We review progress together and decide when it feels right to bring the work to an end.
Private healthcare insurance:
I am a registered provider of counselling and psychotherapy with several major insurance companies, including WPA, Cigna Healthcare, Vitality Health, and Aviva Healthcare. This means the cost of your sessions may be covered by your policy.
If you have insurance through another provider, it may still be possible to claim. Please check with your insurer to confirm that they are happy for you to work with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before moving fully into private practice, I worked in private clinics and within a third-sector organisation providing psychotherapy to NHS clients in GP surgeries across North London. I provided clinical supervision to trainee and volunteer counsellors and delivered counselling training to clinical staff within the organisation. I now focus on my private work and also mentor new therapists, supporting them as they develop their practice and build their confidence.
My professional background includes extensive training in counselling and psychotherapy, with a particular focus on cognitive and behavioural approaches to treating anxiety, obsession, compulsion, and addiction. I completed an Introduction to Counselling course at Goldsmiths, University of London, followed by an MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling at London South Bank University. I also undertook extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy through Greenwich University and the London College of Clinical Hypnosis.
I take part in continuous professional development to deepen my practice, broaden my skills, and stay informed about new research and advances in the treatment of anxiety, addiction, and related issues.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
12 step friendly counselling, Minnesota model
Therapies offered
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Fees
£100.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fee is usually between £100 and £120 per session. Fees vary depending on whether sessions are for individuals or couples, and whether payment is made privately or through an insurance provider. I occasionally offer reduced rates where there are genuine financial constraints.
When I work
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I work weekdays and have late appointments on Wednesdays. Please contact me to see if there is a time we can meet, or if you have any questions for me.
Further information
My practice is based in a comfortable, private consulting room in Crouch End, North London. I work with adults and couples, helping them overcome anxiety, relationship difficulties, and addictive behaviours. My approach is practical, evidence-based, and focused on achieving meaningful change.
I offer weekday appointments, both in person and online, and work with clients from Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Highgate, and across North London.
