Oliver Tatchell, BACP, NCPS
Oliver Tatchell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem.
About Oliver
Oliver Tatchell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. He offers straightforward support for depression, addictions and relationship concerns. He creates an open space where clients can speak without judgment and start to work toward change.
His approach is practical and down-to-earth. He listens first, then helps people identify thoughts and patterns that make life harder. Sessions may include simple strategies drawn from cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to manage difficult feelings day to day.
Background and approach
Oliver also works with people affected by trauma and abuse, and he uses trauma-focused ideas to help process distressing experiences at a pace the client finds manageable. He supports those coping with life changes such as separation, bereavement or job stress, offering ways to rebuild routine and resilience. He has four years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
Oliver explains what different approaches look like and helps people choose what feels right for them. His practical focus aims to make progress achievable and understandable. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404647 | January 2027 |
| NCPS | NCS24-00172 | January 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Oliver lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- 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
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Oliver names
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How therapeutic approaches work online
Oliver blends trauma-focused therapy and client-centred work. Trauma-focused therapy helps people make sense of distressing events and reduce their day-to-day impact by working at a pace that feels manageable. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a non-judgemental space so people can speak freely and decide what matters most to them.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as things change, keeping the work collaborative and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option when you do not want to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or choose shorter, more frequent contacts. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on useful day-to-day skills and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Oliver commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people with relationship issues, addictions, sleep or eating difficulties and trauma and abuse.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a warm, client-centred way of working that focuses on listening first. Sessions include practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches when useful.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
Which credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I meet with him in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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