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Oliver Tatchell, BACP, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Oliver Tatchell offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with worry, low mood and life changes. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief, build self-esteem, and find motivation again. Oliver writes simply and listens carefully to each person’s concerns before working together on next steps.

He brings four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Oliver aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken without judgement.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations rather than clinical jargon. Sessions typically focus on what matters now. Oliver uses client-centred ways to follow the person’s lead, and cognitive behavioural techniques when people want tools to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

He also draws on mindfulness ideas to help with tension and grounding after stressful events. People come for a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and work-related stress. He also works with ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue for carers.

Oliver welcomes clear goals and small steps. He helps people try new approaches between sessions and reviews progress regularly. The aim is steady practical change, not rushed fixes.

To begin, people choose therapy through the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions to suit their needs.

How Oliver’s approaches work online

Oliver uses client-centred therapy to follow each person’s priorities and pace. That means sessions focus on what the person brings and the therapist reflects and clarifies to build understanding and direction. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, offers clear, practical tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours and is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Oliver will discuss goals and preferences and suggest ways forward together. The therapist adapts tools and listening style to suit each person rather than using a single fixed method.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexible access. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer a voice-only check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter updates, quick check-ins between sessions, or people who are more comfortable writing. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy days while keeping the focus on steady progress.
What concerns does Oliver focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and many other life stresses.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centred and collaborative. Cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices are used when helpful to teach practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
Oliver has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. That experience informs his practical approach to common concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English

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