- Client-centred approach
- Grief and trauma
- Mindfulness groups
About Lindsay
Lindsay Westwood practises as a counsellor with a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and six years of professional experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has logged more than 2,000 hours working with people on a range of life difficulties. Lindsay combines a background in psychology, creative practices and tattooing with therapeutic work to make sessions feel personal and grounded.
She works from a client-centred view that values each person's inner knowledge and drive for growth. Sessions aim to help individuals notice patterns, make unconscious material clearer, and find their own answers. Lindsay uses empathy, honesty and steadiness to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak freely.
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. She also supports concerns such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, sleeping and eating issues, parenting stress, self-esteem and career worries. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment and codependency issues among others.
Lindsay has particular experience working with grief through the pandemic and with the effects of adverse childhood experiences. She offers psychoeducation alongside talking therapy when helpful, and adapts her approach to each person’s needs. She runs inner child workshops and mindfulness practice groups that bring play and breath-based exercises into the work.
She continues professional development in trauma models and mindful awareness, and describes her style as evolving and eclectic. Lindsay aims to help clients set achievable goals, learn coping strategies, and regain clarity and self-trust.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being heard, understood and accepted. In practice this means the counsellor echoes what the client says, asks gentle questions and gives time for people to find their own answers. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, relationship worries and struggles with self-esteem.Lindsay also integrates clear information about issues when helpful, such as explaining the process of grief or the effects of adverse childhood experiences. That kind of psychoeducation can make difficult experiences easier to understand and manage alongside the talking work.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with the person to identify what feels most useful for their goals and preferences and will adapt techniques as the work progresses. Sessions are collaborative and aim to build trust and practical steps forward.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make joining mindfulness groups or workshop-style sessions simpler for some people. Please confirm the available session options before booking so you know which formats are provided.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems can she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, as well as relationship, intimacy and family-related concerns. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, codependency and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is mainly client-centred, focusing on listening and following the person's pace. She mixes in psychoeducation and other approaches as needed to match the issue.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has around six years' experience with over 2,000 counselling hours. She has worked with grief, adverse childhood experiences and substance-related family effects.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are fees and sessions arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.