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Timothy Holton , BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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Timothy Holton helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family strains, sleep problems, anger, career worries and coping with life changes. He uses straightforward, practical sessions to hear what is happening now and what led to it.

Timothy is a BACP counsellor with six years’ experience and offers online and phone work. He begins by asking about day-to-day life and recent events.

Background and approach

Short conversations in early sessions clarify immediate concerns and practical goals. Timothy uses a collaborative style - he listens, then suggests simple steps to try between sessions. His approach draws on client-centred work that focuses on the person’s perspective.

He also uses EMDR for people with distressing memories and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. These methods are used alongside ordinary talking and planning. Sessions are adapted to what the client needs.

Some people want to talk through their past. Others prefer clear strategies to manage stress or sleep. Timothy aims to match the pace and focus to each person’s situation.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. International clients can be supported in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times.

How these approaches work online

Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely to the client’s experience, reflects it back and helps the client find their own solutions and meaning. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. It involves guided processing of difficult memories alongside bilateral stimulation and can help people who continue to feel overwhelmed by past events.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on finding practical next steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often identify strengths, set short-term goals and try manageable experiments between meetings to build momentum.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means plans can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual connection for deeper conversations, phone sessions can fit into busy days or use less bandwidth, and text or chat allow shorter check-ins or step-by-step coaching. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.

What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?

Timothy supports people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, sleeping problems, anger, career concerns and life changes.

How would sessions feel and what style is used?

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. The focus is on understanding current life, setting achievable goals and practising simple techniques between meetings.

What is the practitioner’s background?

He has six years of experience working with clients, including online and telephone counselling, using an integrative, holistic approach.

Where is the counsellor based and what credential do they hold?

The counsellor is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are used for online work?

Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does charging work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try sessions?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s available times.

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Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Timothy Holton , BACP

Background and approach

How these approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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