Andrew Martin

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Hi, my name is Andrew, I'm an accredited psychotherapist with over 18 years of clinical experience. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck?

Finding the right therapist can make a big difference. Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your situation can lead to a sense of relief, feeling lighter, empowered, and more in control.

I specialise in helping clients overcome anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and addictions, using proven therapeutic approaches. If you're in the Crouch End or Muswell Hill areas of North London, I offer in-person sessions.

While some clients find therapy is about self-discovery, others seek to actively change aspects of their lives that aren't working. This change-oriented approach is where I specialise.

Areas of expertise:

Do you struggle with anxiety? Anxiety disorders are my area of deepest expertise. For more than 18 years, over 70% of my clinical work has focused on helping clients overcome them.

I can help you manage a wide range of anxiety disorders, including:

• Health anxiety
• Panic attacks and panic disorder
• Social anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts
• Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety can also manifest in work performance or situations where you feel judged, exposed or like an imposter. I can help you develop coping skills and strategies to manage these anxieties and improve your overall well-being.

The link between anxiety and assertiveness is well-established. If you struggle with anxiety, you may find it difficult to express your needs clearly, leading to feelings of being taken advantage of or unheard. This can contribute to low self-esteem, depression, and feelings of guilt or shame.

I also specialise in addiction recovery, helping individuals overcome substance use (alcohol, drugs, food) and behavioural addictions like gambling, and pornography. I bring years of experience working in both NHS and privately funded treatment centres, ensuring I can tailor my approach to your specific needs.

Beyond anxiety and addiction, I also offer support for relationship issues, whether you're seeking individual guidance or couples therapy.

How I Can Help You:

I believe everyone has the potential to heal and change. Having worked with a wide range of clients, I've seen this firsthand and it fuels my passion for therapy.

I use a blend of evidence-based techniques tailored to your needs. This may include approaches like CBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapy.  

The person-centred approach, which emphasises authentic listening and a safe, supportive space, forms the foundation of my practice. Many clients simply need a space to be heard and understood without judgment.

Overall, I work in an integrative way, drawing on the techniques that will get the best results for you. 

What to expect:

Therapy starts with getting to know you. Our first session will be an assessment to understand your reasons for seeking counselling, your background, and your goals for therapy. 

This initial session also helps us decide if we're a good fit to work together.

Therapy sessions typically occur weekly, but we can tailor the frequency to your needs. We'll regularly review your progress and collaboratively decide when it's time to end therapy.

Private Healthcare Insurance:

Good news! I am a registered provider of counselling and psychotherapy with several insurance companies, including WPA, Cigna Healthcare, Vitality Health, Axa PPP, and Aviva Healthcare. This means the costs of seeing me may be included in your cover. 

Treatment for patients with other insurers may also be covered. Please check with your insurer if they are happy for you to work with me.

12 step friendly counselling, Minnesota model

I charge £90-£150 per session, depending on the location,  time we meet and your circumstance.