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Oliver Chidwick

BACP

Oliver Chidwick , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Oliver

Oliver Chidwick is a UK-based counsellor with eight years of professional experience supporting people through periods of stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. He is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, and he brings a compassionate, steady presence to therapeutic work.

He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Oliver works collaboratively with clients to identify practical steps forward, helping them build resilience and clearer ways of coping with difficult experiences. He values the courage it takes to seek change and aims to offer support that empowers people to pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

Oliver frames therapy as a partnership. He listens closely, reflects back what is meaningful, and adapts his approach to each person’s needs so that therapy feels relevant, respectful, and constructive throughout the process.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and personal change

Oliver draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work in ways that are practical and grounded. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing new, adaptive strategies; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Oliver approaches this collaboratively, exploring a client’s goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques to shape a plan that feels like a good fit. He adjusts methods over time to match what is most helpful.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those living away from the therapist’s local area. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic support in ways that fit daily life, while working with a licensed professional who can tailor the process to each person’s needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Oliver Chidwick have?

Oliver Chidwick has eight years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Oliver Chidwick a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Oliver Chidwick provide therapy?

Oliver provides therapy in English.

Where is Oliver Chidwick located?

Oliver is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Oliver Chidwick as my therapist?

You can work with Oliver Chidwick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Oliver Chidwick work with international clients?

Yes, Oliver Chidwick works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Oliver Chidwick cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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