Oliver Tatchell, BACP, NCPS

Oliver Tatchell offers straightforward, compassionate support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He introduces a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. Oliver’s approach is practical and down to earth, aimed at helping people take small steps toward feeling more able and more hopeful.

Oliver has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and works with a wide range of concerns. He helps with grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem, and coping with depression. He also supports people facing relationship challenges, addiction issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and work-related stress.

In sessions Oliver uses methods that centre the client’s perspective and aims. He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and Mindfulness to build awareness of the present moment. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause distress.

People can expect clear, practical conversations about what feels hard and what could change. Oliver works to set realistic goals together and to build everyday skills that make life more manageable. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Oliver’s practice operates via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and he is registered with BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom.

How Oliver's approaches work online

Oliver uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's experience. This approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and supports the client to find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity and a steady space to talk.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-focused, and it can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep or patterns that keep problems going. When past events are causing ongoing distress Oliver may use Trauma-Focused Therapy to work through those memories and their effects in a careful, paced way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Oliver collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they set manageable steps and review progress as therapy continues.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from anywhere with a good connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, quick reflections, or when writing helps to process thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.