- Sleep and rest focus
- Collaborative approach
- BACP member
About Tim
Tim Aitchison welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure how to move forward. He describes self-worth as central to how we think, feel and behave, and focuses on helping people recover a clearer sense of themselves. Tim writes plainly and listens carefully so people can speak honestly about what is hard right now.
Tim has worked as a helping professional for four years. He is a qualified therapeutic counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has supported people with grief, long-term health problems, trauma and addiction, and has experience working with emergency services personnel and adults affected by abuse.
In sessions he aims to help people change how they relate to their feelings. Tim encourages clients to recognise emotions as useful information rather than threats. He works collaboratively to turn difficult feelings into guides for decision making and coping.
His practice is person-centred in tone, which means the client’s experience shapes the work. He also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused ideas when they suit the person’s goals. Tim checks in regularly to make sure the plan still fits and will adapt the approach as needed.
People tend to come to Tim for help with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems and relationship or parenting concerns. He also offers support around addiction, body image, sexual and intimacy issues, chronic illness and other life changes. If someone is unsure what to expect, Tim encourages an initial conversation to see if his way of working feels like a good match.
How Tim uses different approaches in online work
Tim often draws on client-centred therapy, which places the client’s experience at the heart of the work and relies on listening, reflection and genuine collaboration to help someone find their own path. This approach suits people who want a respectful space to understand how they relate to feelings and self-worth.He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, practical steps that move a person towards their goals. These ideas are useful for managing sleep, stress or daily routines because they focus on clear changes and measurable progress. When the impact of past harm is central, trauma-focused therapy helps by gently working through how events still affect thoughts, feelings and behaviour today.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tim will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and preferences, checking in regularly and adapting the plan as goals change. The aim is collaborative: set clear aims together and try ways of working that feel helpful.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or reduce travel so people can use their usual routine to support change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does he help with?
Tim supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems and relationship or parenting concerns, alongside addiction, grief, chronic illness and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He works in a person-centred way, prioritising the client’s experience and choices while using practical, solution-focused ideas and trauma-informed methods where helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Tim has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor and therapist with a variety of emotional and practical problems.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a qualified therapeutic counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), practising in the United Kingdom.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability to begin the process.