Oliver Chidwick, BACP
Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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About Oliver
Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. He uses a straightforward, warm approach to make it easier to talk about painful topics like trauma, grief and relationship worries. Oliver holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as his professional credential.
He has eight years of experience supporting people through difficult life changes and emotional challenges. Oliver focuses on practical conversations that name what is happening and look for doable steps forward.
Background and approach
He combines ideas from several therapy styles to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions tend to be calm and collaborative, with the client’s goals guiding the pace and focus. Clients can expect the therapist to listen without judgement and to help them try out new ways of coping.
Work may include noticing unhelpful thought patterns, learning simple skills for intense feelings, or clarifying values and next steps. The aim is to build small changes that feel possible in daily life. Oliver also pays attention to issues around identity and relationships, including concerns linked to intimacy, family roles, body image and sexual wellbeing.
He has additional experience with long term health problems, caregiver stress and adoption-related themes. This variety means sessions can address practical problems alongside emotional healing. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule times that suit them. Oliver works with each person to set clear, achievable goals and adjusts his approach as those goals evolve.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386389 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Oliver works with
Everything Oliver lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Oliver lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is not possible. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options give practical ways to keep therapy consistent and accessible while using the approaches described above.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be discussed?
Oliver works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. He also addresses issues like body image, parenting strain and coping with long term illness.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, blending approaches to suit the client. The emphasis is on practical steps, emotional awareness and aligning actions with personal values.
How much experience does he have?
Oliver has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life issues. That experience informs a flexible, down-to-earth way of working.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Oliver offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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