- Client-centred therapy
- Mindfulness practice groups
- Inner child workshops
About Lindsay
Lindsay Westwood is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has six years of professional experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and describes working with concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD and addictions.
Lindsay draws on a background in psychology and creative practice. She uses the Person Centred Relational Model alongside wider approaches she has studied to respond to what each person brings. Sessions focus on listening, helping people notice patterns, and supporting practical steps forward.
She has over 2,000 hours of counselling experience and has worked closely with young people and their families in previous roles. That experience contributed to a flexible way of working that adapts to different needs and life stages.
During the pandemic she concentrated on grief work, combining discussion with psychoeducation about the grieving process. She has also worked with the effects of adverse childhood experiences, anger, sexual abuse, substance misuse within families, and online sexual risk.
Lindsay offers group work as well as one-to-one counselling. Examples include inner child workshops that use play and creativity, and mindfulness practice groups that teach breathing and awareness exercises. These groups are presented as opportunities to practise skills and explore feelings with guidance.
Her approach emphasises honesty, integrity and respect. In sessions she helps people set realistic goals, try coping strategies, and reflect on decisions from past and present so they can work toward clearer choices.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person access their own understanding of problems. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what someone says, checks understanding, and supports them to notice choices and feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, grief and relationship concerns.The Person Centred Relational approach pays attention to the relationship in the room and to how past experiences shape current responses. It can be useful for people working with attachment, abandonment, trauma or difficulties with self-esteem because it emphasises being understood and heard.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss what methods suit the person's goals and preferences and will adapt the work as those needs change. That discussion is collaborative and ongoing rather than fixed at the first meeting.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow participation from a familiar setting. Some formats may suit shorter check-ins while others support longer, deeper conversations. Ask about the practical options when you arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, addictions and related issues such as relationship struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy and the Person Centred Relational Model, focusing on listening, reflection and practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience and reports over 2,000 hours of counselling practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.