Oliver Tatchell, BACP, NCPS

Oliver Tatchell helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He introduces a calm, non-judgemental presence so clients can talk about things that feel difficult or painful. He names concerns plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone unsure about therapy.

Oliver brings four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. He has worked with people coping with grief and loss, with motivation and confidence struggles, and with depression. He focuses on making the room feel straightforward and approachable for anyone who is worried about starting therapy.

Sessions focus on listening first and then gently organising what matters most. He uses practical conversations to help people notice patterns and make small, workable changes. Where helpful, he introduces techniques from cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness to reduce distress and build coping skills.

Trauma-informed thinking informs his approach when past harm affects present life. This means pacing the work to match what each person can manage and paying attention to safety and readiness. He aims to support clearer thinking about relationships, intimacy, sleep and eating, and behaviour that causes personal harm.

Oliver also supports people facing career strain, caregiving stress, parenting pressures, and challenges around identity and sexuality. He invites clients to set simple goals and to review progress together over time.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client‑centred work means the conversation follows what the person brings. The counsellor listens carefully and helps people find their own answers rather than imposing solutions. This approach suits someone who wants a supportive, non‑directive space to talk about feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses clear exercises and simple experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. People often use CBT for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about options and try things that fit the client’s goals and preferences. Decisions about pace, techniques and home practice are made collaboratively so the plan feels manageable.

The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, working remotely can make it easier to fit conversations into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also offer easier access to regular support for people balancing work, caregiving or study commitments.