- Client-centred therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Tim
Tim Aitchison is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with people facing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and guilt and shame. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting stresses, career uncertainty and trauma-related concerns.
Tim uses straightforward, person-centred practice. He listens for how someone sees themselves and how that shapes their choices. Sessions focus on noticing feelings, understanding patterns and trying different ways of responding that feel more honest and manageable.
He describes feelings as useful signals rather than problems to be erased. Tim works with people who have been hurt, who struggle with self-worth, or who are trying to change behaviours such as substance use. He also has experience supporting people affected by physical health issues and first responder trauma.
In meetings he aims to build a clear working relationship where decisions are shared. Tim checks in regularly about goals and adjusts the work as needs evolve. Practical steps and short-term goals are used alongside deeper conversation when helpful.
His approach draws on client-centred therapy alongside existential ideas, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work and trauma-focused methods. He encourages realistic, manageable changes while attending to the feelings behind them. If someone is unsure where to begin, he helps them clarify what matters most and what to try next.
How Tim blends approaches for online sessions
Tim uses client-centred therapy to focus on what matters to the person in front of him. This approach means listening closely to how someone describes their life and tailoring the session around their priorities and pace. It is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk through difficult feelings and decisions.He also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past harm affects current wellbeing. That work pays attention to how memories and responses show up now and looks at practical steps to reduce their impact. Motivational interviewing is used to help people who want to change behaviours, such as reducing substance use or shifting unhelpful routines, by exploring ambivalence and strengthening commitment.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels doable, and will adapt methods as progress is reviewed. Sessions are collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people value online work because it can fit around home and work, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Talk early with the therapist about practical arrangements so sessions fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and feelings of guilt and shame, among other concerns such as relationship strain and trauma.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He listens to how those feelings affect day-to-day choices and helps people notice patterns, reframe self-judgement and try manageable alternatives.
What is his professional background?
He has four years' experience as a counsellor and has supported people with emotional and physical health challenges, grief, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a BACP member based in the United Kingdom and works under the BACP ethical framework.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.