Andrew Westcott, BACP

Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works in the United Kingdom and speaks English. His practice emphasises a calm, accepting space where people set the pace and lead the conversation.

Andrew focuses on bereavement and loss alongside stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger and low self-esteem. Carers and those coping with caregiver stress or compassion fatigue are listed among his areas of interest.

In sessions he offers a non-directive approach. He does not rely on asking lots of questions. Instead he listens carefully and stays alongside the person as they talk things through. This helps people uncover their own answers over time rather than being given solutions.

Clients can expect a steady, patient style that encourages self-discovery. Andrew aims to make space for difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness or complex reactions after loss. He also works with issues like attachment, commitment and communication problems.

With 11 years' experience, Andrew combines long-term practice with a focus on the immediate needs of the person in front of him. He invites people who are caring for others to consider how their own needs are affected and to bring those concerns into therapy. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. It stresses listening, empathy and accepting the person without judgement. This approach helps with grief, anxiety, relationship worries and problems that come from caring for others by giving people space to find their own solutions.

The core idea is that the client leads the pace and topic while the counsellor stays alongside. In practice this means sessions focus on what matters most to the person, whether that is processing loss, dealing with guilt, or managing caregiver stress. The counsellor and client can review progress together and adjust the way they work as needed.

Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and removing travel time so meetings can happen between other commitments. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins or meetings that do not require being on camera, depending on what the therapist offers. The exact session formats currently available should be confirmed before booking so you know what to expect.

Finding the right way of working is collaborative. The therapist will help decide which format and pace suit each person's goals and daily life, and will adapt the approach as therapy progresses.