Olivia Needham, BACP

Olivia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and real-life practice. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. This is useful for stress, social anxiety and depression. Another approach focuses on rebuilding day-to-day routines, increasing small achievable activities and strengthening motivation to lift mood and manage grief and low energy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Olivia collaborates with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She listens to the person’s story, tries out ideas together, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when a quieter space is available. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, written reflection and people who prefer typing. These options aim to make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.