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Tim Aitchison, BACP

Tim Aitchison offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by low self-worth, anxiety, grief or life changes.

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About Tim

Tim Aitchison offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by low self-worth, anxiety, grief or life changes. He writes plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters. Tim aims to make sessions a calm place to work out difficult feelings and practical next steps.

Tim sees self-worth as central to how people think and act. He believes emotions can be useful guides once someone learns how to relate to them.

Background and approach

That view shapes short-term goals and longer conversations in sessions. He has worked as a counsellor for four years and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. His practice has included supporting people with loss, trauma, addiction and long-term health problems, and offering space to those recovering after distressing events.

Tim uses person-centred ways of working to help people feel heard and accepted. He also draws on approaches that focus on practical changes and on recognising the wider meaning of struggles in life. He checks in regularly so the work stays aligned with a person's goals.

People come for help with stress, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy questions, or feelings of guilt and shame. Tim offers a non-judgemental space to talk, think about small steps, and build clearer ways of coping.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392527	August 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 Tim lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Tim names

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Approaches that suit online counselling

Client-centred work focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel able to speak openly about self-worth and emotions. This helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns by putting the person's experience at the centre.

Solution-focused work looks at small, practical steps and what a person can try between sessions. It is useful for stress, sleep issues, parenting strain and coping with life changes where short-term goals are helpful.

Trauma-informed methods help people process and manage overwhelming experiences by pacing the work and building coping skills. This approach can support people dealing with abuse, grief or distressing events.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide what suits their needs, goals and preferences, and will review the plan as things change.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a short break or need less bandwidth, and messaging can work for quick check-ins or more reflective written work. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Tim work with?

He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety among other issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Tim uses a person-centred approach alongside solution-focused and trauma-informed ways of working to combine listening with practical steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional counselling experience supporting people through a range of difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

Tim is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.