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Oliver Chidwick, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship difficulties. He listens without judgement and aims to make conversations straightforward and clear. Oliver encourages small steps that build into meaningful change over time.

He draws on eight years of professional experience and works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar experiences, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

He also supports people navigating ADHD, career pressures, eating and sleeping problems, and the strain of caregiving. In sessions Oliver uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work, among others. That means sessions often focus on noticing difficult thoughts, trying small practical experiments, and identifying personal values to guide behaviour.

He aims to keep language simple and practical so people can try ideas between meetings. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through and work out what matters to them. Oliver pays attention to attachment patterns, abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics and other relational themes when they arise.

He also offers support around body image, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and long-term health or pain issues. Sessions are offered in English and Oliver is open to working with people internationally. He encourages a collaborative approach where goals are reviewed as therapy progresses and plans are adjusted to fit each person’s life.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and life changes where shifting behaviour matters more than changing every thought.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thinking patterns that keep problems going and testing new behaviours. It tends to suit worries about mood, sleep, eating, and habits that people want to change.

Client-Centred Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and focus of the work. This approach can help people who need time to explore sensitive topics like trauma, grief, body image or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about what feels most useful, try techniques, and adjust the plan as goals become clearer. This collaborative method helps ensure the approach matches needs, preferences and practical circumstances.

Online sessions in this practice use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for more in-depth conversation and seeing non-verbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break from work. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, short exercises, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life and different schedules.
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Oliver addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and bipolar-related concerns.
What style of therapy does he use?
His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Jungian ideas and client-centred approaches to tailor support to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
Oliver holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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