Counsellor profile
Ceri Westcott, BACP
Counsellor - stress and parenting support
See online counselling options- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Attachment-based ideas
About Ceri
Counsellor and BACP member Ceri Westcott has nine years' experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns. She supports people facing trauma, family problems, compassion fatigue and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and based in the United Kingdom.
Ceri works in a counselling style that puts the client's experience at the centre. She listens to each person's story and helps them notice what matters to them. That can include exploring values and building practical ways to respond to difficult feelings.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices. These methods are used to help people accept difficult emotions and focus on actions that fit their goals. Attachment-based ideas also inform how she looks at relationships and family dynamics.
Ceri often uses creative tools such as imagery and simple mindfulness exercises when these suit a person. She also uses client-centred ways of working, which means the pace and focus are guided by the person in the room. If a particular technique does not feel right, she adapts the way she works.
She has experience supporting parents, young adults and those dealing with postpartum and fatherhood issues. Other areas she addresses include domestic violence, caregiver stress, self-esteem and career-related worries. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside space to talk through past hurt.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session via the online counselling options button.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being led by them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, practical steps that match those values, which can help with stress, anxiety and life changes.Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier focus. These exercises can help with overwhelm, low mood and managing difficult memories by training attention rather than trying to force feelings away.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape expectations of others. It can be useful for people working through relationship difficulties or family problems and for parenting concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options, try different techniques and agree what fits best with the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs shift.
The practical benefits of online counselling depend on the session types offered. The original biography does not list formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when that suits a client's schedule.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus trauma, compassion fatigue and life changes.
What is her counselling style?
She uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person's own experience and pace. Techniques include mindfulness and creative imagery when helpful.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has nine years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.