Neil Horsewell

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and depression
• Mindfulness exercises

About Neil

Neil Horsewell helps people work through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life changes using a person-centred way of working. He offers conversational therapy that focuses on what the client brings to each session. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience in practice.

He works in a person-centred style based on Rogerian principles. That means sessions start from the client's experience and aim to make space for honest, focused conversation about what is most pressing. He also draws on ideas from psychoanalytic thinking and cognitive-behaviour approaches to notice patterns of feeling and behaviour.

Mindfulness and meditation practices are used when they suit the person. These are presented as practical exercises to help with calm, attention and coping when stress or low mood feels overwhelming. He also pays attention to communication difficulties and isolation that often come with longer-term problems.

When someone brings questions about life purpose, midlife concerns or men's issues, sessions are conversational and reflective. The work is paced to the individual's needs and focuses on developing clearer self-understanding and day-to-day coping strategies. He combines talking, noticing patterns and short practical exercises.

Clients are invited to explore difficult feelings with honest discussion and collaborative reflection. The emphasis is on helping people make sense of their situation and find manageable next steps for change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Neil uses person-centred therapy first and foremost, which means sessions centre on the client's experience and on open, honest conversation to clarify what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of difficult emotions or decisions.

He also draws on cognitive-behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and to introduce practical steps for change. These techniques are useful for managing mood, anxiety and stress through small, actionable strategies.

Mindfulness and simple meditation practices are offered as optional tools to support attention and reduce reactivity. These are short exercises to practise between sessions when they suit the person and their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods best fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find online work practical for people balancing work, family and other commitments.

Topics Neil lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Communication problems
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Self-love

Questions about Neil

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxiety using person-centred conversations and practical coping tools.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works in a person-centred way informed by psychoanalytic ideas and cognitive-behavioural approaches.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years' experience providing counselling.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

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

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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