Directory entry

Lindsay Westwood, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes ADHD

Ready when you are

Lindsay sees clients through BetterHelp. Answer a few questions to ask about starting - free, and no commitment.

Affiliate link. We will earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Lindsay Westwood trained in counselling and psychotherapy and holds a Masters degree in the subject. She is a BACP counsellor with six years of professional experience and more than 2,000 hours of direct practice. Lindsay blends a background in psychology and creative work to shape a down-to-earth way of working.

Her style is person-centred. She aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.

Background and approach

Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on the problems a person brings right now. Lindsay helps people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and major life changes. She also works with addictions, ADHD, depression and bipolar issues, and concerns around intimacy, family dynamics and relationships.

Other areas she supports include sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem and career worries. She has particular experience with trauma and abuse, adverse childhood experiences and the effects of substance misuse in families. During the pandemic Lindsay focussed on grief work and provided clear information about the process of loss alongside emotional support.

Her practice draws on client-centred foundations and has become more eclectic over time. She offers group options too, such as inner child workshops and mindfulness practice groups to help people bring play and gentle habits into daily life. Lindsay aims to help people set manageable goals and learn practical coping strategies.

Client-centred work online and practical options

Client-centred therapy focuses on treating people with respect and empathy. The counsellor listens closely, follows the person’s lead and helps them explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach suits concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions because it encourages self-understanding and personal choice.

Lindsay also draws on other learning she has gathered over time to tailor sessions to the issue in front of her. That means she can adjust the way she listens and the kinds of questions she asks to fit trauma, grief or relationship difficulties. Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative step and she will help clients decide which approach feels most useful for their goals and preferences.

Online therapy makes it straightforward to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or want more flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These formats are chosen to make therapy more accessible and easier to attend.

What concerns can Lindsay help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, plus compassion fatigue and related areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is rooted in client-centred therapy. She creates a calm, non-judgemental setting and works at the client’s pace to help them find their own answers.

What is her background and experience?

She has six years of counselling experience and over 2,000 hours of practice. Her background includes psychology and creative practices, and she has worked with trauma, grief and substance-related family issues.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs and preferences.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Lindsay

Lindsay takes enquiries through BetterHelp. You answer a few questions about what you are looking for, then arrange sessions if it seems like a fit. Browsing costs nothing and you are not committing to anything by reading this page.

Lindsay Westwood, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred work online and practical options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety