Andrew Westcott, BACP

Andrew Westcott practices person-centred counselling and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He draws on 11 years of experience to support people through grief, loss and related challenges.

He offers a calm, accepting space where the client leads the conversation. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters most to them. The therapist stays alongside the person rather than directing the session.

Sessions do not rely on direct questioning. Instead Andrew listens and reflects to help people make sense of worries and painful experiences. This approach aims to help people uncover their own answers over time.

Beyond bereavement and loss, he also helps with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas he can address include attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication and commitment issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.

People who come for help can expect steady, patient support during difficult moments. The emphasis is on practical, honest conversation that respects each person’s pace and preferences. Andrew works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

How person-centred practice works online

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and helps them find their own solutions. The counsellor offers attentive listening, reflection and acceptance so people can talk through loss, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. This approach suits issues that need time, patience and a non-directive way of working.

The aim is collaborative. The counsellor and client decide together which way of working fits best, and they review this as work progresses. That means the approach can change to match the person’s needs, goals and preferences rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a better fit when video is not needed. Live chat and text messaging let people work through things in writing and suit those who prefer typing or need a flexible check-in. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, travel or family life.