- Person centred approach
- Meditation and mindfulness
- CBT and psychodynamic ideas
About Neil
Neil Horsewell is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, isolation and loneliness, men’s issues, midlife concerns, self-love and questions about life purpose.
Neil bases his work in a person-centred way that puts the conversation at the centre of therapy. He aims to listen closely and reflect what is said so clients can speak openly and consider different perspectives. Sessions are straightforward and conversation-led, not dominated by jargon or complex procedures.
He uses ideas drawn from several psychological approaches, including psychoanalytic thinking, humanistic perspectives and cognitive-behavioural methods. That mix means he can help people notice unhelpful thought patterns, understand emotional habits, and try small, practical changes between sessions. Meditation and mindfulness tools are offered when they suit the person’s needs.
Neil describes the work as collaborative. He supports people to name what matters, weigh options and test new ways of responding to stressful situations. Many clients come to him when they feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift or health event and want to work out what comes next.
Sessions aim to be clear and practical. Neil encourages honest, patient conversation and small experiments that can change how daily life feels over time.
Therapeutic approaches online and how they help
Person-centred work focuses on open, honest conversation and attentive listening. Online sessions using this approach help people clarify values and priorities, and name what feels important after a life change.Cognitive-behavioural techniques look at patterns of thought and behaviour and test small changes. Practically, this can mean trying brief experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety or lift mood.
Psychoanalytic ideas help people spot recurring emotional patterns rooted in earlier relationships. In an online setting this can give space to reflect on long-term habits that keep someone feeling stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Neil will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around daily life, avoiding travel and making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity while managing work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of worries does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, men’s issues, midlife crisis, self-love and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a person-centred way of working that relies on open conversation and reflection. He combines ideas from psychoanalytic, humanistic and cognitive-behavioural thinking and can offer mindfulness tools where helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor. That experience includes supporting people through transitions and midlife concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.