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Oliver Williams, BACP

Oliver Williams is a BACP counsellor who brings five years of clinical experience to his practice.

About Oliver

Oliver Williams is a BACP counsellor who brings five years of clinical experience to his practice. He creates a straightforward, respectful space where people can talk about what feels hard. He aims to be direct yet warm, helping people make sense of difficult feelings and situations.

Before working in independent practice he spent time as an associate psychotherapist at The Priory. He has also provided support through a domestic abuse agency, specialist employee assistance programmes for professionals, and a digital counselling service for children and young people.

Background and approach

He has worked with the long-term unemployed through the Department for Work and Pensions. Oliver draws on several practical approaches in sessions. He uses Client-Centred ways to listen and build trust, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings in relationships.

He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation. He has a particular interest in trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, stress and mood concerns, and identity issues such as attachment and abandonment. Other areas he supports include grief, career questions, parenting concerns like fatherhood issues, and complex feelings such as guilt or emptiness.

Outside therapy work he wrote and directed a short film called The Dark Heart Therapy aimed at helping men and boys see therapy as approachable. That project is used by organisations to encourage male engagement with help and support.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	373447	January 2027

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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

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Ways of working Oliver names

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How Oliver's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your experience without judgement and creating a trusting relationship. It helps when people need to feel heard and make sense of their emotions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and manage anxiety or low mood.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions, and it can be useful for issues linked to attachment or relationship patterns. It supports working through strong feelings and improving emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and try methods that match your needs. You can change direction if something does not fit, and the focus will be decided collaboratively.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical options. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats help make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.

Frequently asked

What sorts of problems does this counsellor help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma and abuse. He also works with concerns like grief, career changes, self‑esteem and anger.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and respectful, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine empathic listening with techniques to change thinking patterns and manage strong emotions.

What background does he have working with clients?

He has five years of practice experience and has worked at The Priory, a domestic abuse agency, employee assistance programmes for professionals, and a digital counselling service for young people.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats of online therapy are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.

How does charging work for sessions?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.