Andrew Buurman, BACP

Andrew Buurman is a 59 year old counsellor based in London who brings life experience and a focused professional practice to his work. He is a registered member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. With three years of formal counselling experience, Andrew supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges with motivation, self esteem, and confidence.

He also works extensively with addiction and related issues, and offers help for a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment, communication and control problems, dependent and avoidant personality patterns, fatherhood issues, and struggles around guilt, shame, and isolation. Andrew aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He recognises that taking the first step into therapy takes courage and presents signing up as a meaningful move toward change. His approach is client-centered, focusing on the individual needs and goals of each person he works with.

Client-Centered Support Online and Flexible Care

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of Andrew Buurman’s practice. This approach emphasizes understanding the client’s experience without judgment and helping people find their own solutions; it is particularly helpful for issues such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship or attachment concerns.

Andrew frames therapy as a collaborative process. He works with each person to identify the approaches and goals that best suit their needs and preferences, adjusting methods as the therapeutic relationship develops so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a fixed model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility that complements this client-centered focus. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when that is helpful, phone sessions provide accessibility for those on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and access registered professionals from different locations.