Andy Fairie, NCPS

Andy Fairie is a United Kingdom based therapist with three years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, OCD, phobias and related challenges. He holds NCPS, a professional credential for counsellors and psychotherapists, and works to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. He emphasizes listening as a central part of his work, drawing on decades of professional experience, published writing and public presentations to offer attentive, thoughtful support.

As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner, Andy believes that thoughts, feelings and behaviour are interconnected and that change in one area can lead to change in others. He focuses on identifying the most accessible area to address first and working progressively from there. He typically expects clients may notice improvements within 6 to 12 sessions, while recognising that the total number of sessions is determined by each person’s needs and choices.

Andy offers flexible remote options including video calls, phone sessions and text-based messaging, with appointment times available during office hours, at weekends and on Sunday afternoons. He aims to support people seeking clearer thinking, greater coping skills and more fulfilling day-to-day life, and he welcomes enquiries from those ready to take the first step.

Integrating CBT and Listening in Online Therapy

Andy offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT work often focuses on small, manageable steps that reduce anxiety, lift low mood and address compulsive or avoidant habits by changing the thoughts and actions that maintain them.

Alongside CBT, Andy emphasises a listening-centred stance in sessions, making careful attention to the client’s story and experiences the foundation for setting goals and choosing strategies. This collaborative process means the therapist and client decide together which techniques and priorities best fit the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Andy is offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit support into a busy life. Flexible scheduling includes office hours, weekends and Sunday afternoons, allowing clients to access therapy from home or wherever they feel most comfortable. Working online can increase accessibility and consistency, helping clients practice skills between sessions and move forward at a steady pace.