Oliver Chidwick, BACP

Oliver Chidwick offers straightforward, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or significant life changes. He writes simply and listens closely so people can talk about hard things without feeling judged. Oliver aims to make the first steps towards change less daunting and more manageable. With eight years of experience, Oliver draws on several practical approaches to help people cope day to day. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments that reduce distress. Client-Centred work provides a calm, non-directive space for people to speak freely and be heard. Oliver also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation is needed, and he uses Jungian ideas to look at personal stories and meaning when that fits. Sessions focus on clear, simple tools and short-term goals as well as deeper reflection where helpful. He adapts the pace to what each person needs. People often come for help with relationships, grief, sleep, eating or identity issues, including LGBT concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, addiction, chronic illness, parenting stresses, ADHD and mood difficulties. Practical coping strategies are balanced with attention to values and long-term change. Sessions are offered in English and he works with international clients from the United Kingdom. The approach is collaborative - clients and therapist decide together what to try next.

Approaches that suit online working

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, so they can act in ways that match what matters to them. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions where values and action are central.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It can help with low mood, anxiety, sleeping problems and patterns that keep difficulties going.

Client-Centred Therapy provides a listening space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people feel heard and make sense of their experience before deciding what to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Oliver will discuss options and try methods that fit the person's goals, preferences and pace. The process is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow more direct conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer typing, want flexible timing or need written reflections to revisit. These formats help people fit sessions around work, travel or busy family life while still accessing therapists and registered or accredited professionals.