Lindsay Westwood, BACP
Lindsay Westwood trained at master's level in counselling and psychotherapy and holds BACP registration.
About Lindsay
Lindsay Westwood trained at master's level in counselling and psychotherapy and holds BACP registration. She brings six years of professional experience to her work and draws on a background in psychology and creative practice. Lindsay writes plainly and meets people where they are, helping them talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical ways forward.
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on each person’s own resources and understanding. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual.
Background and approach
Lindsay offers space to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, bipolar and depression, as well as relationship, intimacy and family-related concerns. Her practice has included work with the effects of adverse childhood experiences, sexual abuse, anger, substance misuse in families and online sexual risk.
During the pandemic she focused on grief and loss and on helping people understand bereavement and adjust to change. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, parenting strain and caregiver stress. Lindsay runs inner child workshops and mindfulness practice groups aimed at bringing play and grounding back into daily life.
These group options complement one-to-one counselling for those who want skills to manage stress and mood. In sessions she aims to listen without judgement, help people set achievable goals and teach coping strategies. Lindsay describes therapy as a joint process where clients can gain clarity, make new choices and reconnect with their own strengths.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388805 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Lindsay works with
Everything Lindsay lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
Mindfulness practice is often used alongside client-centred work to help people notice their breath, body sensations and thoughts. Learning simple breathing exercises and grounding techniques can help with anxiety, sleep problems and managing mood swings. Lindsay adapts these practices to the individual during sessions and in group mindfulness classes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lindsay will talk through your goals and preferences and tailor the way sessions run to what you need. That might mean focusing on emotional processing, practical coping strategies or learning mindfulness skills depending on the concern.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls are useful for a fuller interactive experience, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit shorter check-ins or those who prefer typed conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Lindsay help with?
Lindsay supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, mood conditions such as bipolar and depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and many other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a client-centred way, listening and following each person’s pace. Sessions focus on helping people access their own understanding and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience and has worked across a range of settings, including work focused on grief during the pandemic and on adverse childhood experiences.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
In which formats are sessions offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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