- Listening first
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Andrew
Andrew Westcott is a person-centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He brings 11 years of experience supporting people through grief, loss and other difficult life moments. Sessions aim to be calm and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and respect.
Andrew focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. His practice includes work around compassion fatigue and many related concerns such as guilt, shame and attachment issues.
In sessions Andrew adopts a person-centred way of working. This means he follows the client’s lead and avoids direct questioning. He creates time and space so the person can talk at a pace that feels manageable.
The approach encourages people to name what matters most to them. Andrew stays alongside the process, reflecting and offering support rather than directing the outcome. Over time clients can gain clearer answers to recurring worries and improve day-to-day coping.
People who come for help can expect a steady, non-judgemental presence. Andrew also uses his experience with bereavement and loss to guide conversations when grief is present. He aims to make the work feel practical and relevant to everyday life.
How person-centred work translates to online therapy
Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting people to find their own answers. It involves the counsellor offering a warm, non-judgemental presence and reflecting what is said to help the person clarify thoughts and feelings. This approach is often useful for grief, stress, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem.Alongside person-centred work, Andrew brings specific experience with bereavement and loss. That experience means conversations can be paced slowly and tailored to how someone feels in the moment. These ways of working suit people who want to lead sessions and explore issues at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and adapt the way sessions run accordingly. Together they figure out what feels most helpful and make adjustments as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow steady, regular check-ins from wherever someone is based. It can also make shorter, focused sessions easier when time is limited.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, and also supports people facing relationship strain, trauma and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that follows the client’s lead and focuses on listening rather than direct questioning.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 11 years of experience, with particular experience supporting people through bereavement and loss.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.