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Neil Horsewell, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Neil Horsewell offers a person-centred way of working that aims to put the client at the heart of the therapeutic process. He focuses on creating a calm, empathic space where people can say what they need to say. The first conversations are about listening, making sense of feelings, and deciding together what to address next.

He draws on ideas from different psychological traditions rather than a single method. That means sessions can include talking, reflecting on patterns, and simple practical exercises when they suit the issue.

Background and approach

Meditation and mindfulness tools may be used sometimes to help with stress and grounding. Neil has three years of experience working with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing depression and life changes such as midlife transitions and questions about purpose.

He pays attention to communication difficulties, loneliness, and issues often described as men’s problems or self-love struggles. Clients can expect conversational sessions that balance understanding and practical steps. Neil aims to help people build clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day routines.

The emphasis is on honest dialogue and small, manageable changes. He is registered with BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How person-centred work fits with online therapy

Neil commonly uses person-centred therapy, which focuses on empathic listening and giving people space to speak openly about their struggles. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, grief and questions of purpose by prioritising understanding and the client’s own pace.

He also blends ideas from cognitive approaches and humanistic traditions to offer practical techniques alongside reflection. Cognitive-style techniques look at patterns of thinking and aim to introduce small changes that reduce stress and improve mood. Mindfulness and simple meditation exercises are offered at times to help with grounding and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt methods as therapy progresses. Clients and therapist decide together which tools and ways of talking best support the work.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief updates, ongoing reflection, or people who prefer writing. These options make it possible to fit therapy around work, family commitments and travel.

What issues does Neil specialise in?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps people facing life changes, communication problems, loneliness, and questions about purpose.

What is his style of therapy?

He uses a person-centred approach that emphasises empathic listening and honest conversation. Sessions may include reflective discussion and practical exercises when useful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life transition concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

He is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Neil Horsewell, BACP

Background and approach

How person-centred work fits with online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety