Andy Fairie

Andy Fairie is qualified in the United Kingdom and has three years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. He also works with clients coping with grief and loss and supports those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, confidence, OCD and phobias.

He aims to create an open, safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Andy recognises that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and he offers support throughout that process.

As a CBT therapist, he works from the principle that thoughts, feelings and behaviour are linked - changing one often changes the others. He focuses on identifying the area that is easiest to change first and then builds on those early gains. Ideally, clients should notice improvement within 6-12 sessions, although the number of sessions is determined by each person’s needs.

Andy can work via text messaging, phone or video call, and he has session times available during office hours, at the weekend and on Sunday afternoons.

Listening is central to his practice. He has spent decades listening to others in a professional context, has had a book published and delivers presentations on the subject. Clients provide feedback most often about the value of being heard, and Andy would consider it a privilege to listen to someone seeking help.