Counsellor profile
Oliver Williams, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and relationships
Continue with OliverAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (373447)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Oliver supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Oliver
BACP. 5 years' experience. Oliver Williams is a counsellor who works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and several family-related concerns. He also offers help around grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, bipolar management and coping with life changes.
Oliver combines talking-based work with practical techniques. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a collaborative working relationship, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at thinking and behaviour patterns, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to address feelings in close relationships. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to develop short-term strategies and coping skills.
Before working in private practice he provided therapy through a domestic abuse agency and ran specialist employee assistance programmes for professional adults. He has experience with children and young people via a digital counselling service and worked with the long-term unemployed through the Department for Work and Pensions.
Oliver has produced a short film called The Dark Heart Therapy aimed at helping men and boys feel more comfortable about accessing counselling. Organisations use the film to encourage male engagement with therapeutic services.
His approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on the problem a person brings and on techniques that can be used between meetings. People can expect a mix of reflective conversation and skills-based work to manage symptoms and make changes.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. For current session formats and scheduling it is advisable to confirm the available options before booking.
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an equal, respectful relationship where the counsellor listens and reflects. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and change unhelpful patterns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions in close relationships and how they shape interactions. It can help people understand and repair patterns that cause repeated conflict or disconnection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Oliver will discuss different methods and agree a plan together based on a person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to focus on in sessions.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. If you prefer particular session styles, check the current options when you arrange your first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief and a range of family-related concerns.
What kind of counselling approach does he use?
He combines Client-Centred Therapy with CBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and may also use mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in several settings.
Is he registered with a professional body?
He is listed with the BACP, as stated in his credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, though practical arrangements should be confirmed before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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