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Oliver Tatchell

Oliver Tatchell, BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Anger and Stress

  • Client-Centred approach
  • Cognitive behavioural work
  • Mindfulness practices

About Oliver

Oliver Tatchell is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related concerns. He also helps people facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and motivation issues.

He prefers straightforward sessions where people can say what they think and feel without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as talking through the events and patterns that keep problems repeating. He uses clear language and simple techniques rather than technical terms.

Oliver combines client-centred ways of working with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices. That means listening first, then trying small changes in thinking and behaviour, and using present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity. He can also draw on trauma-focused ideas when difficult or painful experiences are part of the picture.

People come to him for help with anger that shows up at work, at home, or in relationships. He aims to help people recognise triggers, try different responses and reduce the build-up of resentment and frustration. Sessions include practical skills you can use between meetings.

He has experience supporting people with additional challenges such as ADHD, attachment difficulties, body image and caregiving stress. Oliver works in English and supports clients across the UK. To start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session.

How his approaches translate to online working

Oliver commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in sessions. Client-centred work means the therapist listens closely and helps the person organise their thoughts so they can explore feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress and improve coping.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. Mindfulness exercises teach attention to the present moment and simple breathing or grounding practices that can lower tension and help with anger and anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That way the work stays practical and focused on what the person wants to change.

The original biography does not list particular online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these benefits to help people maintain consistency with sessions and practise new skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related issues such as grief, self-esteem and relationship strain.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centred approach combined with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises to support practical change.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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