Andrew Westcott, BACP

Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He offers a calm, accepting space where people lead the conversation and set the pace. Sessions aim to help people talk through what matters most to them and find their own answers.

With 11 years of practice, Andrew has built experience supporting people facing bereavement and loss. He also works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and self-esteem concerns. Relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of coping with life changes are among other areas he regularly addresses.

Andrew’s approach focuses on listening and presence rather than directive questioning. He stays alongside people as they make sense of painful feelings and confusing experiences. This style is intended to help people feel heard and gradually uncover what they need to move forward.

People who come to him for help with compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, abandonment, attachment issues or fatherhood concerns will find a steady, non-judgemental counsellor. He also supports those dealing with grief-related guilt, hoarding, infidelity and family communication problems.

He practises across the United Kingdom and works in English. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so session costs vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How client-centred principles guide online therapy

Andrew uses client-centred therapy as the core of his work, which means he focuses on listening, acceptance and following the client's lead. This approach helps when people need space to process grief, life changes or ongoing stress without being pushed toward quick solutions.

Client-centred work involves giving people time to speak and reflect while the counsellor offers empathic presence. It is helpful for emotional concerns such as depression, anxiety, attachment worries and the aftermath of trauma because it supports people to discover their own answers.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful based on the person's needs, goals and preferences, and adapt how sessions are run as trust builds.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins around a workday, or choosing not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often use online ways to keep therapy accessible while focusing on steady, ongoing support.