Andie Clift
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About the Therapist
Andie Clift is an Accredited BACP Counsellor and trauma-informed therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting vulnerable individuals through counselling, advocacy, crisis services, and recovery-focused work. Her background includes specialist support in sexual violence, domestic abuse, substance misuse, trauma, and criminal justice settings, alongside private practice counselling for adults.
Her approach is person-centred, compassionate, and empowering. Andie has extensive experience delivering counselling both face-to-face and through digital channels, including video, telephone, live chat, and messaging. She offers a supportive and collaborative space where clients can explore difficulties safely, build resilience, and work towards meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online, Telephone, Live Chat, Messaging, Face-to-Face
- Client groups: Adults
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Violence, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life Transitions
- Registration: Accredited Member of the BACP
- Approach: Person-Centred, Trauma-Informed
Qualifications
- Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Therapy
- ISVA Development Programme
- EMDR Training (Module 1)
- Level 3 Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
Therapy Approach
- Person-centred counselling
- Trauma-informed therapeutic work
- Brief interventions and psychoeducation
- Collaborative goal setting and recovery-focused support
Client Types
- Adults
- Clients experiencing trauma and recovery needs
- Individuals affected by abuse or sexual violence
- Clients seeking short-term or longer-term therapy
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual violence and abuse recovery
- Domestic abuse
- Grief and life transitions
- Stress and relationship difficulties
Professional Registration
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service
- Senior Practitioner Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
Professional Experience
- Over 20 years supporting vulnerable individuals across counselling, advocacy, and crisis services
- Private practice counsellor since 2021
- Senior Practitioner ISVA supporting survivors of sexual violence
- Experience in risk assessment, safeguarding, and multi-agency working
What to Expect
Andie offers a safe, compassionate, and empowering space where clients can explore difficult experiences without judgment. Her work is grounded in person-centred values and trauma-informed care, helping clients feel supported, understood, and more able to make sense of what they are going through.
Sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs and may focus on emotional stabilisation, understanding patterns, building coping strategies, and supporting recovery from trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, or significant life challenges. Her approach is especially suited to clients who value warmth, collaboration, and sensitive trauma-aware support.