Counsellor profile
Andrew Westcott, BACP
Counsellor - bereavement and stress
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Bereavement and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Andrew
Counsellor Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has 11 years' experience and works with people affected by bereavement and loss as well as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and compassion fatigue.
Andrew uses a person-centred approach that invites people to lead the conversation. He listens and reflects rather than asking direct questions. That way people can take time to find their own answers and understand what gets in the way of daily life.
Sessions move at a pace the client chooses. The counsellor stays alongside those talking through difficult feelings, including anger, emptiness and guilt. Andrew also works with concerns such as attachment issues, communication problems, control issues and dissociation.
He can help with practical stresses linked to caregiving, fatherhood matters, ageing and geriatric issues, and problems that follow from domestic violence or abandonment. Complex topics such as hoarding, infidelity and shame are also within his stated focus areas.
Andrew offers straightforward, conversational sessions that aim to make space for the thoughts and feelings behind worries. People are encouraged to explore what they need at their own pace. Sessions are conducted in English and are provided from the United Kingdom.
To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Person-centred counselling and online sessions
Person-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows the client’s lead and avoids a lot of direct questioning. This approach suits people who want time to find their own answers about grief, relationship troubles, stress and loss.Person-centred work helps people explore feelings such as anger, shame or emptiness without pressure. It is often used for issues linked to attachment, caregiving stress, and life changes. Sessions aim to support gradual understanding rather than quick fixes.
Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. The counsellor discusses needs, goals and preferences with each person and adapts the sessions accordingly. Together they decide what feels most helpful and how to proceed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer these practical benefits while focusing on the same person-centred approach used in face-to-face work.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with bereavement and loss, stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma. Other named areas include grief, depression, anger and self esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises person-centred therapy, which means the client leads the session while the counsellor listens and reflects. The aim is to help people discover their own answers rather than relying on direct questioning.
How long has he been practising?
He has 11 years of experience working with people affected by bereavement and related issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.