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Oliver Chidwick, BACP

Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, loss or relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Oliver

Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, loss or relationship strain. He welcomes conversations about mood, self‑esteem, intimacy and life changes, and works with people across a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar and grief.

Oliver uses clear, practical language so you know what to expect from sessions. He creates a calm space for people to talk without judgement.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters most now and on small steps that can ease day‑to‑day pressure. He encourages reflection alongside practical strategies that fit into everyday life. Oliver draws on several therapeutic approaches to match individual needs.

That can mean noticing unhelpful patterns and trying new behaviours with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, clarifying values and committed action with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or using a client‑centred stance that places the person's experience at the heart of the work. He also brings elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian thinking when these are helpful.

With eight years of experience, Oliver combines practical tools with a conversational style. Sessions can include short exercises, thought records, or gentle exploration of past experiences when relevant. He works respectfully with topics like sexuality, body image and family‑related pressures.

People who prefer online contact can work with him by video, phone, live chat or messaging. He accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386389	July 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Oliver lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Oliver names

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Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that fit those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes because it focuses on moving toward a meaningful life rather than on eliminating every uncomfortable feeling.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them. It often helps with anxiety, sleep difficulties, eating concerns and stress by giving tools to challenge unhelpful patterns.

Client‑centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely and offers empathy and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings and decide what to try next.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Oliver will talk through different options in early sessions and tailor methods to a person's goals, preferences and the issues they bring. He offers a mix of practical exercises and reflective conversations so the work fits each person's life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family or travel. Video calls provide face‑to‑face discussion when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check‑ins, written reflection or ongoing support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied time zones.

Frequently asked

What problems can Oliver help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders and many life transitions. Other areas he addresses include parenting pressures, body image, career strain and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is calm and conversational, mixing practical strategies with reflective work. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings as well as exploring what matters to you.

How much experience does he have?

Oliver has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns. That background informs a flexible approach to common difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts clients based outside the UK and can work with international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different routines and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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