- Grief and bereavement
- Life changes
- Relationship issues
About Andrew
Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has worked in counselling for 11 years and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also helps people with anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and coping with major life changes.
Andrew bases his work on person-centred practice. That means he follows what the client brings to the session rather than directing the conversation. Clients lead the pace and choose the topics they want to address while he listens and reflects back what is said.
His background includes significant work with bereavement and loss. In sessions he uses gentle, open questioning and reflective listening to help people talk through painful experiences. He aims to create space for people to make sense of their feelings and to notice small shifts over time.
Andrew also works with a broad range of related difficulties such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues. He lists specific concerns like dissociation, domestic violence, hoarding, infidelity and fatherhood issues among his focus areas.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual. He supports people who are trying to understand what matters next after a change in work, relationships or health, and those who feel stuck or uncertain about the future.
How person-centred work translates to online sessions
Andrew practises person-centred counselling. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and following what the client brings. It aims to help people make sense of feelings and decide what to try next, which can suit issues like grief, anxiety and life changes.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. He will discuss goals, preferences and how you prefer to talk, and adapt the sessions together so they fit your needs and what you hope to address.
The practical arrangements for online work are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, health appointments and caregiving by avoiding travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or be arranged at times that suit a daily routine. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh these factors and choose a format that fits your life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related concerns such as anger, self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses a person-centred approach where the client leads the session and he reflects and listens to help people clarify feelings and options.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has 11 years of counselling experience and long-standing work with bereavement and loss.
Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can clients meet with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United Kingdom?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.