Lindsay Westwood

Lindsay Westwood is a counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and six years' experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and draws on a background in psychology and creative practice to shape her work. Lindsay believes people have an inner drive to grow and that therapy helps uncover their own answers.

She trained in the Person Centred Relational Model and practises using client-centred principles. This means sessions focus on listening, empathy and supporting each person to find their own way forward. Lindsay adapts her approach to the problem someone brings rather than using a single fixed method.

Her experience includes work with grief, anger, trauma and the effects of adverse childhood experiences. She has also supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues and self-esteem struggles. Much of her work during the pandemic involved helping people cope with loss and the ongoing pressures of that time.

Lindsay offers workshops and groups alongside one-to-one work, including inner child sessions and mindfulness practice groups. She uses psychoeducation where helpful to explain processes like grief and to introduce practical coping tools. Her style is warm, honest and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on building trust.

She aims to help people feel less stuck, set realistic goals and learn new strategies for everyday life. Lindsay listens closely, helps clarify choices and encourages people to reconnect with their own strengths and values.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the person leads the pace and topics. The therapist listens deeply, reflects back what they hear and supports the person to access their own understanding and solutions. This approach can help with issues such as anxiety, grief, anger and feeling stuck.

Lindsay also draws on relational and humanistic ideas she has learned through training and practice. These perspectives pay attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and to the quality of the therapeutic relationship. They can be useful when dealing with trauma, attachment concerns and ongoing stressors.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Lindsay will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt her approach to match the person's goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try, review progress and adjust plans if needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking as this profile does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not to be on camera, while others value face-to-face video contact; these practical options are discussed and selected with the therapist to suit everyday life.