Tim Aitchison, BACP

Tim Aitchison believes self-worth shapes how people think, feel and act. He invites people who feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck to explore their sense of worth in a calm, non-judgemental space. Tim writes plainly and focuses on small, practical shifts that can make daily life feel steadier and more meaningful.

He has worked as a helping professional for four years and is a BACP member. Tim says he has supported people through grief, trauma, long-term illness and addiction. He has also worked with people linked to emergency services and with adults who have experienced abuse.

Tim practises in a person-centred way, which means conversations focus on the person and their experience rather than following a fixed script. He often uses approaches that help people notice and change unhelpful patterns, build motivation for change, and process difficult memories or events.

He sees therapy as a partnership. Tim will check in regularly about goals and adapt the plan if needed. He aims to help people relate differently to strong emotions so those feelings can guide rather than overwhelm them.

Sessions are described as collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Tim encourages realistic steps that fit everyday life and supports people as they test new ways of coping. He welcomes questions and will explain the practical next steps when someone is ready to begin.

How these approaches can work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says, helping them feel understood and able to explore their thoughts and feelings. It suits people who need a steady, accepting space to make sense of difficult emotions.

Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that boosts a person's own reasons for change. It can help with addictive behaviours, commitment issues and making concrete life changes by building motivation step by step.

Trauma-focused work helps people process memories and reactions linked to harm or frightening events. It aims to reduce the ways those memories shape daily life and to increase safety in how someone manages emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the person's goals, needs and preferences, and will adapt over time if something is not working.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work around appointments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when energy is low. Some people find speaking rather than travelling helps them keep therapy consistent, while others use sessions to test new coping strategies between meetings.