Andrew Westcott , BACP

Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional membership with the UK body for counsellors and psychotherapists. His practice places particular emphasis on supporting people who are facing bereavement and loss, offering focused care for those navigating grief.

He creates a warm and accepting environment where the individual chooses what to bring to each session and sets the pace for exploration. The counselling style is collaborative and non-directive - the client leads the conversation while Andrew remains alongside, listening, reflecting, and offering support rather than asking direct questions.

Rather than imposing solutions, his work aims to enable people to explore worries and concerns so they can gradually discover answers to difficulties that affect everyday life. He recognises that this process can be painful and frustrating at times, and he supports clients through that process so that, with commitment and steady support, long overdue questions can begin to be resolved.

Client-Centred Support Delivered Online

Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the person sets the pace and direction of sessions. This approach emphasises empathy, active listening, and unconditional acceptance so that people can explore feelings, make sense of loss, and work through issues such as grief, depression, or relationship difficulties.

The practice also values a supportive, person-led style that avoids pressing for answers through direct questioning. Instead the therapist accompanies the individual as they reflect and gradually find their own solutions, which can be particularly helpful for complex or painful experiences like bereavement and trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the style and focus as the work progresses.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to connect from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility needs while still receiving consistent, professional support from licensed professionals and therapists.