Olivia Tay, BACP
Olivia Tay offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by low mood or life changes.
About Olivia
Olivia Tay offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by low mood or life changes. She makes space for honest talk and helps clients sort through stress, grief and anxiety. Her manner is straightforward and warm, aimed at practical steps rather than jargon.
Olivia uses simple, goal-focused conversations to help people gain clarity and make choices they can live with. Olivia brings three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Background and approach
She draws on several approaches to find what helps each person most, and adapts sessions to the concerns you bring. Common topics she addresses include depression, self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with difficult life events. Sessions tend to centre on noticing patterns of thought and behaviour and trying small, manageable changes.
Olivia combines problem-solving techniques with a client-centred stance to ensure people feel heard while also moving toward clearer goals. She also uses elements that focus on understanding past experiences when that feels helpful. She speaks English, Akan, Ewe and Twi, which can help people express themselves in the language they prefer.
Olivia accepts international clients and works online, so appointments can fit around work and family commitments. People who choose her often want practical ways to manage symptoms and clearer routines for coping. If you want a counsellor who listens and suggests concrete next steps, she can work with you to plan them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396610 | November 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 Olivia works with
Everything Olivia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
Approaches Olivia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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 right approach is part of the work together. Olivia treats that as a collaborative process and will check in about what helps, adjust methods, and set goals with the client. She aims to match techniques to the person’s needs, preferences and goals rather than using one fixed method.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well if internet bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can suit quick check-ins or when people prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments and to maintain continuity when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Olivia commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, eating or sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and practical. Sessions mix listening with simple techniques to notice patterns and try small changes.
What is her professional background?
Olivia has three years of professional experience practising as a counsellor. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space and to empower people toward manageable goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Akan, Ewe and Twi. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Olivia offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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