Dr Andrew Healey – Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Online UK) for Anxiety, Trauma & Long-Term Health Conditions
Consultant Clinical Psychologist with NHS leadership experience, specialising in anxiety, trauma, and the psychological impact of long-term health conditions and medically unexplained symptoms.
Dr Andrew Healey
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Pronouns - He/Him
Dr Andrew Healey is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and the psychological impact of long-term health conditions. He has particular expertise in supporting people experiencing persistent anxiety symptoms, medically unexplained symptoms (e.g. IBS, functional neurological symptoms), and feeling ‘stuck’ despite previous treatment.
How Andrew can help you
You might be feeling constantly anxious or on edge, experiencing panic attacks, or struggling with physical symptoms that don’t seem to have a clear medical explanation. You may feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of worry, avoidance, or overthinking, especially if you’ve tried things before and nothing has quite worked. Andrew will help you understand what’s driving these patterns and work with you to develop practical, evidence-based strategies to regain a sense of control, reduce symptoms, and feel more confident in managing your wellbeing.
Andrew has several years of NHS experience as a Clinical Psychologist, including working as a Consultant Psychologist and service lead. His specialist interest is helping people cope with long-term health conditions and medically unexplained symptoms, sometimes referred to as ‘functional problems’ (e.g. IBS, Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder).
Alongside this, he supports people with a wide range of common mental health difficulties. He follows best practice guidelines and keeps his work up to date through ongoing training, professional development, and regular clinical supervision. He has experience working across a variety of settings with people facing a broad range of challenges.
Andrew takes time to fully understand your difficulties before selecting the most appropriate approach. He is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies and tailors his work to each individual. He also has experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with autism, ADHD, or mild learning disabilities.
If you’re looking to improve your emotional wellbeing, better understand your experiences, and develop effective ways of coping, Andrew offers a thoughtful, collaborative space to begin that process.
Areas of Specialism
Anxiety Problems Including:
Stress
Agoraphobia
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Health Anxiety
Panic / Panic Attacks
Performance Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Phobias
Depression - Low Mood
Stress and feelings of overwhelm
Relationship issues
Eating Disorders - Anorexia & Bulimia
Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss
Living with chronic health problems
Medically unexplained symptoms - with a specialist interest in Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder and Functional Neurological Disorder.
Obsessional thoughts and habits or rituals
Self harm and emotional dis-regulation
Loss and grief
Post traumatic symptoms
Perfectionism
Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma - Complex PTSD
Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents
Work - Stress
Conditions & Difficulties Treated
Commonly Treated Difficulties
Addictions - Pornography / Sex
Addictions - Gaming / Gambling / Other
Anger
Anxiety - Separation
Anxiety - Fears of abandonment
Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)
Body Image Problems
Chronic Fatigue / ME
Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder
Family Issues - Conflict
Gender Identity Issues
Grief / Bereavement / Loss
Hoarding
Low Self-Esteem
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Pain management
Personality Disorders
Relationship - Attachment issues
Relationship - Codependency
Relationship - Communication difficulties
Relationship - Doubt in relationship
Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals
Relationship - Intimacy
Relationship - Separation & Divorce
Sexual dysfunction
Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)
Sleep - Problems
Sleep - Insomnia
Trauma - Childhood Trauma
Career Coaching
Work - General
Work - Bullying
Work - Redundancy
Therapeutic Approaches & Models
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Coaching (Career / Life)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Mindfulness
Person-centred therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Schema
Andrew works with:
All adults, across the whole age range from 18 years +
Professional Training & Accreditations
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Manchester University, 2016)
Registered Health Care and Professions Council (PYL33463)
Further training in:
Training in NICE recommended approaches, including:
4-week (part time) advanced training in ACT by Russ Harris
Gut directed hypnotherapy over 3 weekends over 3 months.
Bimonthly ACT significant interest group to keep abreast of recent developments in clinical practice.
Supervisory training provided by Manchester University.
Client testimonials
“Andrew took time to understand and listen to my difficulties, something I had not experienced with other professionals. He was compassionate and helped me understand why I felt and thought the way I did. He provided space to consider practical solutions and strategies to cope. We also reflected on how my trauma may have effected my outlook on life and how it may contribute to my difficulties. From the help I received I am more confident, happier and more able to cope when things don't turn out as I expect." Anonymous
Insurance Companies Registered with
AXA
Vitality
Aviva
What is a clinical Psychologist?
A Clinical Psychologist is a mental health professional who specialises in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of psychological issues and mental illnesses.
They have advanced training, usually including a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, which equips them to use various evidenced based therapeutic techniques and psychological assessments.
Unlike psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists typically do not prescribe medication; instead, they focus on using talk therapy and other non-medical interventions to help individuals understand and overcome their challenges, improve their mental well-being, and manage their mental health effectively.