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Oliver Chidwick, BACP

Grounded somatic counselling for practical change

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About Oliver

Oliver Chidwick is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and addictions. He also helps with trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. Oliver writes plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

He creates a non-judgemental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and build small, steady changes. Oliver encourages people to notice how their body and emotions connect when facing hard moments.

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Background and approach

Oliver draws on somatic work alongside talking therapies to help people feel more at ease in their bodies. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people recognise unhelpful patterns and try different responses. These approaches are offered in simple, everyday language so clients can use them between sessions.

With eight years of experience and BACP registration, Oliver has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, sleep problems, eating issues and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with career stress, parenting strain and complex life changes. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and can then schedule sessions that fit their life. Oliver aims to help people move from feeling stuck to taking practical steps that match their values and goals.

How somatic and brief therapies work online

Oliver brings somatic approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions. Somatic work pays attention to bodily sensations and how tension shows up, helping people notice and shift physical responses to stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small meaningful actions while teaching simple ways to reduce unhelpful avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals, then try methods that fit those priorities. This is a collaborative process and the style can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for tracking changes and guiding somatic noticing. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between appointments and practise skills in real time. Together these options help people fit therapy into busy lives while exploring both body-focused and thinking-based ways to feel better.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy here?
Oliver works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, self-esteem and related issues listed on his profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions combine somatic work with talking therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice body signals and try practical coping strategies.
What experience does the counsellor bring?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges, including trauma, addictions and mood difficulties.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are held?
Oliver is based in the United Kingdom and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine and comfort level.
How much does therapy cost here?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English