Andrew Westcott

• Grief and bereavement
• Relationship issues
• Stress and anxiety

About Andrew

Andrew Westcott works with grief, bereavement and other difficult life experiences using a person-centred approach. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 11 years of experience.

Andrew describes his work as one where the client leads the session. He listens without directing the conversation and gives people space to talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on helping people find their own answers rather than the counsellor offering solutions.

Much of his experience centres on bereavement and loss, though he also works with stress, anxiety and depression. He supports people dealing with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and strong emotions such as anger or shame. He also helps with practical struggles like communication problems, caregiver stress and coping with life changes.

Andrew uses the person-centred model to help people feel understood and to encourage reflection. He avoids pressing with direct questions and instead mirrors what people bring to the session so they can explore it more clearly. This way of working suits people who want a reflective space to process difficult feelings at their own pace.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. To begin, people may be asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session.

How his person-centred approach works in online sessions

Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, reflecting and following what the client brings. The counsellor offers presence and mirrors concerns so the client can explore feelings and find their own insights. This approach is often helpful for bereavement, low mood, anxiety and relationship concerns.

In addition to person-centred work, this style supports people dealing with trauma-related distress or caregiver stress by allowing them to pace what they discuss. The emphasis is on the client setting the topic and pace rather than the counsellor directing the session.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and will help decide together which methods suit those needs. That collaborative decision is reviewed as work continues.

The practical benefits of remote counselling can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel requirements. If you need details about session formats or scheduling, confirm the current options before booking so you know what is offered and how it can fit into your routine.

Topics Andrew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Andrew

Does he work with grief and bereavement?

Yes. Much of his experience centres on bereavement and loss and he regularly supports people through those issues.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers person-centred counselling, which means the client leads the session and the counsellor reflects and listens rather than directing the process.

How long has he been practising?

He has 11 years of experience working as a counsellor.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Does he offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

No. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How do I get started with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.