- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Oliver
Oliver Williams is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He also helps with trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief and a range of family-related issues including blended family issues.
He has worked in several settings. These include an associate psychotherapist role at The Priory, a domestic abuse agency, employee assistance programmes for professionals and a digital counselling service for children and young people. He has also provided support through employment services with the Department for Work and Pensions.
Oliver uses a mix of practical talking approaches. He draws on client-centred ways of working that keep the person’s experience central. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot patterns that keep problems going, and emotionally-focused tools to look at how feelings affect relationships.
Sessions are conversational and aim to be direct and clear. He pays attention to everyday problems - parenting tensions, merging households, loyalty conflicts and communication breakdowns. He offers straightforward feedback and helps people set small, achievable steps between sessions.
Outside clinical work he has written and directed a short film called The Dark Heart Therapy. The film is used by organisations to encourage men and boys to try talking therapies. This background informs his practical approach to engaging people who might be unsure about therapy.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience without judgement. It helps people who need time to reflect, to feel heard and to make choices at their own pace.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful patterns and try practical changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy pays attention to emotions in close relationships and how they shape interactions. It can be useful for worries about intimacy, communication breakdowns and attachment problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. Sessions can mix approaches as needs change over time.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around daily life, allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel and make it simpler to schedule during work breaks. Talk with the therapist about what will suit your routine and technical setup before your first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. He also supports people with trauma, grief and family matters including blended family issues.
What is his style in sessions?
His style is conversational and direct, focusing on practical steps and clear feedback. He uses talking methods that centre the person and their experience.
How long has he been working as a counsellor?
He has five years of professional experience, including roles at The Priory and work with domestic abuse and employee assistance services.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients according to the service details provided.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.