Olivia Tay, BACP

Olivia Tay helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. She aims to make it easier for someone to talk about difficult feelings. Olivia writes in a calm, approachable way and wants clients to feel listened to from the first session.

She offers a space where people can describe what they are finding hard without judgement. Olivia focuses on practical ways to manage emotions and build everyday coping skills. Conversations often look at small steps that make daily life feel more manageable.

Her background includes three years of clinical experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Olivia draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

Techniques she commonly uses include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural approaches, and client-centred listening. Sessions may also draw on psychodynamic perspectives or solution-focused tasks when they are helpful.

Olivia can work in English and several West African languages including Akan, Ewe and Twi. She accepts international clients who want to work with a UK-based counsellor. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Fees vary by location and therapist availability and are organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients are encouraged to pick the Start Therapy button and complete the questionnaire to book an initial session.

How these approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts without getting caught up in them and committing to small actions that match your values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep and mood problems. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions by offering non-judgemental listening and support to clarify feelings and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The counsellor will work together with the person to choose methods that suit their worries, goals and preferences. That choice can change as issues evolve and as small steps are tried and reviewed.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care around everyday life because it can reduce travel, make scheduling easier and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also adapt exercises for remote sessions and suggest simple home-based tasks to support progress.