- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
About Lindsay
Lindsay Westwood is a counsellor with the BACP and six years' experience working in mental health. She holds a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and draws on a background in psychology and creative practice. Lindsay focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and the pressures of early adulthood including career and relationship concerns.
Her approach is grounded in Client-Centred Therapy, which means sessions centre on the person's own pace and perspective. She listens without judgement and helps people notice patterns that are getting in the way. Lindsay aims to help clients access their own answers rather than prescribing solutions.
She has worked with grief during the pandemic and with problems linked to adverse childhood experiences, anger, sexual abuse, substance misuse in families, and online sexual risk. That practical experience informs how she supports people facing complex or overlapping issues. She has also delivered inner child workshops and mindfulness practice groups focused on breath and body awareness.
Lindsay describes her practice as flexible and informed by a range of learning. She uses psychoeducation where it helps, and practical coping strategies when clients want them. Sessions can include setting realistic goals, developing coping tools, and working through decisions about work, relationships and identity.
People who come to her often feel stuck, unsure or overwhelmed. Lindsay's work aims to help them find clearer thinking, rebuild trust in themselves, and make choices that feel more manageable over time.
How her Client‑centred approach works online
Client‑Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person find their own answers. This approach is helpful for worries about identity, relationships, stress and feeling stuck.She also uses psychoeducation and mindful awareness in her work. Psychoeducation can explain what grief, trauma or stress do to thoughts and behaviour. Mindful awareness exercises can help people notice bodily reactions and manage anxiety in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods to suit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as understanding grows.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. It can make it easier to keep appointments around study, work or caring responsibilities. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking so you know how appointments are arranged.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, career worries and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening and supporting each person's own process. Sessions often include discussion, reflection and practical strategies when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience and over 2,000 hours of counselling practice, including work with grief during the pandemic and with adverse childhood experiences.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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