Counsellor profile
Neil Horsewell, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Integrative approach
About Neil
Counsellor and member of BACP with three years' practice experience, Neil Horsewell works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, midlife crisis and self-love. Neil speaks English and practises in the United Kingdom.
Neil bases his work on Person-centred ideas inspired by Carl Rogers. He aims to keep conversations honest and straightforward. Sessions are built around what the client brings and their immediate concerns. The first meetings tend to focus on what matters most right now and on practical ways to make things more manageable.
His approach draws on psychoanalytic, humanistic and cognitive-behavioural theories, mixed together to suit each person’s situation. He may use meditation and mindfulness tools when these seem helpful. Neil describes this as an integrative way of working rather than a single fixed method.
In session he listens and reflects, and helps people talk through feelings and choices. Discussions can look at patterns in relationships, ways of coping, and decisions about next steps. The work is conversational and grounded in everyday concerns rather than technical language.
For people thinking about starting, he asks a few practical questions to match goals and expectations. Sessions are arranged after a short online matching questionnaire and a booked first meeting. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his therapeutic methods transfer to online counselling
Person-centred work puts the client's concerns at the centre and relies on clear listening and honest conversation. Online sessions keep that same focus - time to talk, for the counsellor to reflect, and for the client to name what matters. This approach suits people who want straightforward discussion about stress, anxiety, bereavement and life changes.An integrative mix brings in cognitive-behavioural ideas and mindfulness tools. Cognitive-behavioural elements help identify unhelpful thoughts and small steps to test new behaviours. Mindfulness and meditation practices offer short techniques to reduce reactivity and build awareness in daily life. These methods are presented in plain language and can be practised between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree together which methods to use. That choice is based on the client's goals, preferences and what feels useful in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make fitting counselling into a week easier, such as reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. They also allow people to use breathing or grounding exercises in the moment, and to follow up with notes or practice tasks agreed during the session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as communication problems and loneliness.
What style of therapy does he use?
The work is grounded in Person-centred ideas and described as integrative, drawing on psychoanalytic, humanistic and cognitive-behavioural theories.
How much practice experience does he have?
Neil has three years of experience working as a counsellor.
Which professional body is he a member of and where does he practise?
He is a member of BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use 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.