Olivia Stewart , BACP

Olivia Stewart is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers both short-term and longer-term therapy, drawing on three years of direct counselling experience and more than a decade working in helping relationships. She practices from a relational perspective and places particular emphasis on Transactional Analysis, guiding people to recognise their life script and the recurring interaction patterns that can shape everyday choices and relationships.

Her work focuses on addressing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and depression, using a collaborative approach that values the client as the expert of their own story. Olivia aims to help people identify their strengths and resources as part of moving through hardship toward greater well-being.

She views seeking counselling as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive and empowering partner in that process, helping clients explore challenges, make meaning of their experiences, and find practical ways to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Olivia Stewart integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening with empathy and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and values; it is often helpful for people navigating life changes, relationship concerns, and issues with self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns that originate in past relationships and influence present interactions, which can be useful for understanding recurring relational difficulties. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Olivia works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats can make regular attendance easier, increase access for international clients, and allow therapists to tailor sessions to each client’s rhythm and practical needs while maintaining a professional therapeutic relationship.