Andy Fairie, NCPS

Andy Fairie is a United Kingdom based therapist who has been working with clients for three years, offering support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, OCD and phobias. He is qualified in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS - a credential indicating professional training and registration in counselling and psychotherapy. Andy creates a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people are invited to explore their thoughts and feelings and to make practical changes that fit their lives.

As a practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Andy helps clients to see how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact and to identify the most accessible area to change first. He structures work so that clients develop skills they can use between sessions, with a focus on achievable, measurable steps. He typically offers a clear plan for therapy while staying flexible to each person’s pace and priorities.

Clients often note the value of being heard - Andy brings decades of listening experience from a professional context to his practice, and he has written a book and delivered presentations on related subjects. He offers sessions by text messaging, phone or video call, with availability during office hours, at the weekend and on Sunday afternoons. Andy aims to support people who are taking the first steps toward a more manageable and fulfilling life.

Practical therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Andy draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a goal-focused approach that explores how thoughts, feelings and behaviours influence one another. In CBT clients learn to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test those thoughts through practical exercises and develop strategies that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This method is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts and stress-related problems.

Beyond specific techniques, Andy emphasizes skills-based work that helps clients build tools for managing difficult emotions and situations. He and each client collaborate to decide which techniques fit best with the client's goals, preferences and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Andy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family and other commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow clients to continue steady therapeutic work whether at home or on the go. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to maintain momentum and adapt interventions to each client's needs.