- Values-based work
- Skills and insight
- Non-judgemental listening
About Oliver
Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. He offers a calm space for people to talk about trauma, relationships, mood and life changes. He aims to support and empower clients who are taking steps towards a more manageable life.
He uses a blend of practical talking therapies and reflective work. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps a person can try between meetings. Techniques draw on acceptance and commitment work, cognitive approaches and person-centred listening. The aim is to help people notice patterns, build skills and make values-based choices.
Oliver has eight years of professional experience. That time includes supporting people with eating and sleeping problems, intimacy-related worries, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. He also works with issues linked to chronic illness, caregiver stress and cancer, along with relationship and communication difficulties.
His style is straightforward and non-judgemental. Clients can expect a collaborative pace and clear explanations of the approaches being used. There is space for exploring personal history alongside practical strategies for day-to-day coping.
Sessions are conducted in English and Oliver accepts international clients. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP. To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first meeting.
He uses a blend of practical talking therapies and reflective work. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps a person can try between meetings. Techniques draw on acceptance and commitment work, cognitive approaches and person-centred listening. The aim is to help people notice patterns, build skills and make values-based choices.
Oliver has eight years of professional experience. That time includes supporting people with eating and sleeping problems, intimacy-related worries, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. He also works with issues linked to chronic illness, caregiver stress and cancer, along with relationship and communication difficulties.
His style is straightforward and non-judgemental. Clients can expect a collaborative pace and clear explanations of the approaches being used. There is space for exploring personal history alongside practical strategies for day-to-day coping.
Sessions are conducted in English and Oliver accepts international clients. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which appears as BACP. To begin, readers can use the Start Therapy button and follow the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Oliver draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with long-term health issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviours to reduce symptoms like low mood, worry or sleep problems.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that suit their goals, needs and preferences. Practical adjustments are made as therapy progresses, so techniques can be mixed or changed based on what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access support from different locations, including international clients. Practical benefits include more flexible scheduling and the ability to continue therapy around everyday life commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, and a range of relationship and intimacy concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine straightforward, person-centred listening with practical techniques. The work balances reflection on life stories with actions to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with mental health and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.