Andrew Westcott, BACP

Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He focuses on creating a calm, accepting space where people decide what to bring to the session. He aims to sit alongside clients rather than direct them, helping them talk through what matters most.

Andrew has 11 years of practice working especially with bereavement and loss. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and addresses related concerns such as self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues linked to relationships and trauma, including attachment and abandonment themes.

In sessions he uses a person-centred approach that avoids direct questioning. Instead he listens and reflects, allowing people to find their own insights at a pace that feels right. This way of working is aimed at helping clients notice everyday thoughts and habits that affect how they cope.

People often bring painful or frustrating concerns. Andrew offers steady support while clients gradually uncover answers and new ways of responding. He works with topics ranging from communication and commitment issues to caregiver stress and fatherhood concerns.

Sessions are carried out in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details.

How person-centred work adapts to online therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on providing an empathic, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects back what they hear. This approach helps when people are sorting through grief, depression, anxiety or relationship concerns by encouraging self-discovery rather than giving advice.

For those dealing with stress or compassion fatigue, the same person-centred stance offers a steady presence and a slower pace so difficult feelings can be named and explored. That steady listening can make it easier to notice everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences together and agree how to proceed so sessions feel comfortable and useful. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from a quieter location. Some people find shorter or audio-only sessions easier to manage, while others prefer longer conversations on video; these practical choices help therapy fit everyday life rather than the other way around.