Neil Horsewell, BACP

Neil Horsewell uses a person-centred approach that places the client at the heart of each session. He aims to create an empathic, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about what is worrying them. Neil emphasises listening first and responding with care rather than rushing to fix things.

Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the individual. Common issues he helps with include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also works on communication problems, feelings of isolation and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Neil draws on ideas from several psychological traditions to shape sessions. He blends person-centred practice with reflective conversation influenced by psychoanalytic thinking and humanistic perspectives. He also uses practical techniques from cognitive-behavioural approaches when they suit the person’s needs.

Meditation and mindfulness tools are offered when helpful, for example to manage stress or ground attention. The emphasis is on trying things out together and adjusting methods to fit each person’s pace and goals.

With three years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Neil works with adults across a range of life challenges. He offers straightforward, steady support for people who want to talk things through and find clearer ways forward.

How person-centred work and online sessions fit together

Neil uses person-centred counselling as his core approach, focusing on listening and helping people find their own solutions. That approach is helpful for anxiety, low mood and issues around self-esteem because it creates space to talk without pressure and to reflect on feelings.

He also draws on ideas from psychoanalytic and humanistic thinking to look at deeper patterns in how people relate to themselves. Practical cognitive-behavioural techniques are used when useful, for example to try new behaviours or to manage anxious thoughts. Meditation and mindfulness tools may be suggested to support stress management and attention regulation.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will explore goals, preferences and what helps during early sessions. Together they will try methods and adjust them over time so the approach fits the person's needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for a close, conversational feel; phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suits quick check-ins, shorter sessions or those who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.