Andrew Westcott, BACP

Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with people who are coping with loss, stress and relationship strain, offering a steady presence while they talk things through. Sessions are paced to the individual, so clients lead the conversation and set what they want to focus on.

His practice emphasises listening and emotional support rather than direct questioning. The focus is on helping people name painful feelings and work through them at a rate that feels manageable. That approach suits grief, bereavement and other life changes where someone needs time to process what has happened.

With 11 years of experience, Andrew draws on a background of supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma and anger, as well as issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and infidelity. He also helps people dealing with caregiver stress, fatherhood issues and ageing concerns. These areas often overlap, and he aims to follow what matters most to each person in session.

Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere where the counsellor mirrors and reflects what is said. The intent is to help people discover their own answers rather than prescribing solutions. This can be useful for those wrestling with self-esteem, guilt, control problems or emotional numbness.

Andrew practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. He is listed with the BACP, which is noted in his credentials. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to schedule.

Person-centred support and online access

Andrew practises person-centred therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s experience through careful listening and reflection. This approach helps people who are processing grief, relationship strain or strong emotions by giving space to explore feelings and arrive at their own insights.

The collaborative element is important. The therapist works alongside the client to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting the pace and focus as issues like abandonment, attachment or caregiver stress emerge. Finding the right way of working is part of the process and will be explored together during early sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a lunch break or after work. It can also offer alternatives such as shorter check-ins that focus on immediate coping, or sessions without video when someone prefers a quieter, less demanding interaction. Registered or accredited professionals can help you weigh these practical choices and find a way of working that suits your life and goals.