- Focus on thoughts
- Practical changes
- Listening first
About Oliver
Oliver Tatchell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He works with clients on grief, motivation and confidence in calm, straightforward sessions. He aims to make it easier to talk about thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of day-to-day life.
He creates an open space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without judgement. Sessions focus on understanding unhelpful patterns and trying small, practical changes that make a difference. Oliver listens and responds in a direct, warm way so conversations stay focused and useful.
Across four years of professional practice he has supported people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and eating or sleeping problems. He also works with people facing career issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and the effects of trauma and abuse.
His approach draws on client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas, with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques used where helpful. That mix is aimed at helping people notice patterns, try different responses and build new habits. Oliver welcomes questions about how he works and what a few sessions might look like.
To begin, visitors can use the site to select a Start Therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a time that suits them.
He creates an open space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without judgement. Sessions focus on understanding unhelpful patterns and trying small, practical changes that make a difference. Oliver listens and responds in a direct, warm way so conversations stay focused and useful.
Across four years of professional practice he has supported people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and eating or sleeping problems. He also works with people facing career issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and the effects of trauma and abuse.
His approach draws on client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas, with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques used where helpful. That mix is aimed at helping people notice patterns, try different responses and build new habits. Oliver welcomes questions about how he works and what a few sessions might look like.
To begin, visitors can use the site to select a Start Therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a time that suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches and how online therapy can help
Oliver combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so people can voice their thoughts and feelings without judgment. This approach is useful for anyone wanting a supportive space to make sense of emotions and everyday habits.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try practical alternatives. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and situations where changing day-to-day routines can reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, and together they decide whether client-centred listening, CBT techniques or mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas suit the situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose a setting that helps them concentrate, such as a quiet corner at home or a break between commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and also works on relationship, intimacy and addiction-related concerns.
What is the general style of therapy like?
Sessions are client-centred and practical, with attention to thoughts and everyday habits that shape feelings and behaviour.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as available formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.