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Olivia Tay, BACP

Olivia Tay offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood.

About Olivia

Olivia Tay offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low mood. She aims to make sessions easy to understand and to help clients take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier days. Olivia communicates gently and listens closely so people can talk about what matters most to them.

She uses a mix of well known approaches to match different needs. That can mean working on painful memories with trauma-focused methods or using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps break unhelpful thought patterns, while a client-centred stance keeps the conversation focused on the person in front of her. Olivia has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is shown here as BACP. Her background includes helping people with self-esteem, motivation, sleeping and eating concerns as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Practical ways to cope with life changes are a steady part of her work. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Olivia encourages realistic steps that fit everyday life, such as short behavioural experiments or changes to routine.

She supports people to notice small gains and to build on them. Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental presence and clear explanations of therapeutic options. Olivia welcomes conversations in English, Akan, Ewe or Twi and is comfortable working with people across different countries.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396610	November 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 Olivia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management

Ways of working Olivia names

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Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on helping people process and make sense of painful memories. It aims to reduce the way those memories disrupt daily life and helps people build safer routines and reactions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It also helps people identify what matters most and take small actions to live in line with those values.

Client-centred therapy prioritises listening and empathy. The therapist follows the client's pace, reflecting back what is said and creating space for honest conversation.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic work. Olivia will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their goals, stage of healing and personal preferences. That collaborative process can change as progress is made.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can be a good option if bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, on-the-go contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on steady, manageable progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Olivia helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, eating or sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and client-centred, with a practical focus. Sessions often mix discussion with small exercises to try between meetings.

What experience does she bring?

Olivia has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. That time has included work with people recovering from trauma and abuse.

What credentials and location are shown?

She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom. The profile presents BACP as the credential shown.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Akan, Ewe and Twi.

Can I work with her from another country?

Yes, she accepts international clients and can offer sessions across borders according to scheduling and local requirements.

How are sessions delivered?

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

How do fees and subscriptions work?

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