Tim Aitchison, BACP
Tim Aitchison believes self-worth shapes how people think, feel and act.
About Tim
Tim Aitchison believes self-worth shapes how people think, feel and act. He writes in plain terms and aims to help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, ashamed or stuck. Tim invites clients to explore emotions so those feelings can become guides rather than obstacles.
He is named as a BACP counsellor and has worked in the field for four years. Tim focuses on practical, people-led conversations. He listens first, then helps clients set short-term goals.
Background and approach
Sessions often look at changing unhelpful habits, improving sleep, managing stress or working through grief and loss. He also offers support around addiction, trauma, anger and relationship strain. Tim says the best interventions are the ones that suit each person.
He uses client-centred and trauma-focused ideas to build a steady working relationship. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help when someone wants change in small, manageable steps. He has experience supporting people with chronic pain, caregiving strain, fertility and fatherhood issues, and those from first responder backgrounds.
He also works with people exploring alternative sexual cultures, body image concerns and commitment or control difficulties. Tim follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. He involves clients in decisions about their care and regularly checks that the work is meeting their needs.
If you want straightforward, calm support to make changes, he offers a collaborative approach.
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
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
Choosing an approach is a shared process. Tim will discuss goals, try methods and adjust plans as the work progresses. He invites clients to give feedback and helps decide whether a different technique or mix of approaches would be better for their situation.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations flow much like face-to-face work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on days when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections between sessions or people who find writing helps them think. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Tim help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions and trauma-related issues, as well as relationship and intimacy-related problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
Tim uses client-centred work alongside trauma-focused techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to suit different needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are his professional credentials and location?
Tim is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the matching results and the therapist's availability.
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