Oliver Chidwick, BACP

Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. He offers a calm, non-judgemental approach so clients can talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes. Oliver is based in the United Kingdom and has eight years of professional experience. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Oliver focuses on creating an open space where thoughts and emotions can be shared without pressure. In sessions he works alongside people to set realistic goals and to find small steps that fit everyday life. He aims to support clients exploring trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges linked to identity and LGBT concerns.

His practice also addresses parenting stress, career changes, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges and managing chronic illness or pain. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, attachment and blended family issues, and aspects of kink and alternative sex culture. People also come to him for help with communication, control and commitment issues.

Oliver draws on several well-known therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses methods that help people notice and change unhelpful patterns, build emotional skills, and make values-based choices. Sessions aim to be straightforward, practical and paced to what the client can manage.

If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How Oliver’s approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then focus on actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift patterns that cause distress. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together you can try different methods and adjust the plan as you go so the work fits your needs.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access support from different locations, including international clients when arrangements permit. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which format will best fit a person’s practical life and therapeutic aims.