About Lindsay
Lindsay Westwood holds a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and brings six years of clinical experience to her work. She follows the person-centred relational model and is accountable to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Lindsay aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels difficult and start to find their own answers.
Her practice centres on listening carefully and responding to each person's needs.
Background and approach
She draws on a wide range of learning rather than a single method, and adapts sessions to the issue in front of her. That might include grounding exercises, discussing patterns from the past, or practical steps to manage day-to-day stress. Lindsay has focused work with grief and loss, including supporting people through the pandemic.
She also has experience with trauma, adverse childhood experiences, sexual abuse, addiction effects in families, anger, and online sexual risk. She offers inner child workshops and mindfulness practice groups at times to support self-care and awareness. People seek her help for anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career concerns, and issues affecting self-esteem.
She works with people experiencing long-term health conditions, chronic pain, and caregiver stress as listed in her focus areas. Sessions are conducted in English and based in the United Kingdom. Lindsay emphasises empathy, honesty and integrity in the room.
She helps people set small, achievable goals, learn coping strategies, and gain clarity about choices. Her aim is to help clients feel more able to trust themselves and move forward.
What Lindsay works with
Everything Lindsay lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Lindsay is listed here; the rest shows what else Lindsay works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lindsay lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Lindsay’s Person-Centred Work Adapts to Online Therapy
Lindsay primarily practises from a person-centred perspective which focuses on attentive listening, empathy and helping people access their own understanding. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship concerns by creating space to speak openly and reflect on choices and feelings.She also draws on a broader relational stance that pays attention to how past attachments and experiences shape current patterns. That can be useful for trauma-related work, abandonment issues and difficulties with trust or intimacy, because it encourages gentle exploration rather than directive problem solving.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods and tasks that match their goals and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach adjusts as therapy progresses and remains practical for daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or health commitments, reduce travel time and allow someone to join from a convenient location. It can also support shorter check-ins or telephone-style conversations when concentration or bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who practise person-centred approaches, can help adapt exercises and mindfulness practices for remote sessions to suit an individual's routine.
Questions people ask about Lindsay
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor address?
Support covers anxiety, stress, depression, grief and trauma as well as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, anger and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is rooted in the person-centred relational model, focusing on listening, empathy and helping clients find their own answers. Sessions are tailored to the presenting issue and may include practical coping strategies and mindfulness.
What background and experience does she have?
She has six years of experience and more than 2,000 hours of counselling practice. Her work has included supporting people through grief during the pandemic and work with young people and families earlier in her career.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is accountable to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked before booking.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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