Tim Aitchison, BACP
Tim Aitchison is a counsellor who focuses on helping people struggling with low self-worth, anxiety and depression.
About Tim
Tim Aitchison is a counsellor who focuses on helping people struggling with low self-worth, anxiety and depression. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel safe and straightforward so clients can talk about what matters to them. Tim brings four years of professional experience and works from values set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Tim believes self-worth shapes how people think, feel and behave.
Background and approach
He helps people notice how they relate to their emotions and to change those patterns so feelings become useful rather than overwhelming. He often supports people coping with grief, stress, addiction and trauma, and those trying to rebuild after difficult relationships or life events. Tim’s practice uses a person-centred stance that prioritises honesty, acceptance and a steady therapeutic relationship.
He also draws on solution-focused and motivational techniques to set practical goals and encourage change. For people affected by traumatic events he incorporates trauma-focused ways of working alongside existential ideas about meaning and choice. Sessions are offered in English and Tim accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.
He has worked with people living with chronic illness, caregivers, first responders and others facing high pressure or loss. His experience includes supporting people affected by domestic violence and substance misuse. Tim aims to collaborate with each person on the goals and pace of therapy.
He checks in regularly and adapts his approach as needs change, keeping the focus on what will help an individual live with greater authenticity and steadier self-worth.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392527 | August 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 Tim works with
Everything Tim lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Tim lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also draws on trauma-focused methods to address the effects of past harm and distress. These approaches help people make sense of traumatic memories and reduce the way those memories interfere with daily life. Motivational interviewing is used alongside these to encourage small, sustainable steps towards change when people feel stuck or reluctant to act.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Tim will work with each person to agree goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. He emphasises collaboration so the shape of therapy fits the client's needs and preferences.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for more in-depth work and visual contact, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit around busy days, and live chat or text messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing written support. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care across locations and schedules while focusing on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Tim help with?
Tim works with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, and problems with self-esteem and sleep.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a person-centred approach that values honesty and acceptance, while also using solution-focused and motivational techniques to set practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
Tim has four years of professional experience supporting people through emotional difficulties and life changes.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted and can take part in online sessions.
What session formats are available?
Tim offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting arranged?
Costs vary with location and the subscription model used; you start by selecting Start Therapy, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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