- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Olivia
Olivia Tay is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, life changes and anger. She also works with relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, plus eating and sleeping problems.
Olivia favours straightforward conversations. She aims to make space for people to say what they are feeling and thinking. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage strong emotions and reduce unhelpful patterns that cause arguments or ongoing resentment.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful feelings without being driven by them. Client-centred work brings focus back to the person's values and choices.
Olivia also uses solution-focused conversations to break big problems into small, manageable steps. When past events affect everyday life, she will look at trauma-informed options to reduce reactivity and improve coping. She hopes to work collaboratively so people can try things between sessions and review what helps.
Sessions are direct and practical. Olivia typically encourages short experiments in thinking and behaviour, then they look at what changed. This keeps work focused on what is sensible for everyday life and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing difficult feelings without letting them drive actions. Online ACT sessions can help people stay engaged with values and take small steps despite strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours. In an online session this often means trying simple exercises, then reviewing what changed. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and the person's own priorities, giving space for their concerns to guide the work.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. That choice is reviewed as sessions go on so the plan can be adjusted if something is not helping.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by reducing travel time or making brief check-ins simpler. It can also allow people to join from a quieter spot at work or to avoid being on camera when they prefer audio only. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online formats to keep therapy practical and manageable alongside everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Akan, Ewe, Twi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with outbursts, building resentment and frustration at work or home. Anger is listed alongside stress, grief and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational methods that focus on actions and thinking. The work is collaborative and aims for small, testable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Akan, Ewe and Twi.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.