Tim Aitchison, BACP

Tim Aitchison offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their self-worth. He speaks plainly and listens closely so individuals can begin to make sense of painful thoughts and feelings. Tim aims to help people feel safer with their emotions and learn practical ways to move forward.

He believes self-worth shapes how people think, feel and behave. Working together, he helps clients notice how they relate to their emotions and gradually change those patterns so feelings become useful guides rather than problems to avoid. That work often reduces anxiety, low mood and shame.

Tim has four years' experience as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has supported people coping with grief, trauma, addiction and serious health issues, and has worked with members of the emergency services recovering from traumatic events.

His practical approach draws on person-centred ideas, solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients set clear goals and make changes that fit their life. He also uses trauma-focused and existential approaches when the situation calls for it.

Tim places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of his work. He checks in regularly about goals and adapts his style as needed so the sessions stay relevant. He encourages collaboration so clients decide what progress looks like and how best to get there.

To begin, he asks people to reflect on their priorities and what they want to change. From there he offers steady, goal-aware support aimed at helping clients develop a stronger sense of worth and clearer direction.

How Tim's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers a warm, non-judgemental space where clients lead the topics and decide what matters most, which helps with low self-worth, anxiety and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy is about setting small, practical goals and trying things that produce change quickly. It suits people who want clear steps and shorter-term work to shift patterns of behaviour or manage stress.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making a change, such as with addiction or lifestyle shifts. The counsellor asks open questions and reflects back what matters to the client to help strengthen their own reasons for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tim will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods fit best. That collaborative decision can change over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to a face-to-face session and useful when more visual connection helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break more easily. Live chat or text-based messaging are shorter check-ins or ongoing support that do not require being on camera. These options make it easier to match therapy to life commitments and changing schedules.