Tim Aitchison

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief

About Tim

Tim Aitchison works with issues around self-worth, emotional regulation and the practical effects these have on daily life. He uses a person-centred style to help people talk through feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and relationship or parenting strain. Tim is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has four years' experience.

Tim believes how we relate to our emotions shapes behaviour. He invites people to notice feelings without judgment so those feelings can become useful guides. Sessions are conversational and focused on building an honest, steady relationship between counsellor and client.

He has supported people with serious physical health problems and grief, and has worked with members of the emergency services following traumatic events. He has also worked with adults who have experienced abuse and with men aiming to change abusive behaviours.

Tim follows the BACP ethical framework and relevant statutory law in his practice. He checks in regularly with clients about goals and adjusts his approach as needs change. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where decisions about the work are shared.

Sessions aim to improve self-awareness, reduce distressing symptoms and support practical changes in daily life. Tim emphasises straightforward, respectful conversation and steady review of progress to help people move towards clearer choices and better coping.

If someone wants to discuss relationship, intimacy-related concerns, addiction, stress or career pressures, Tim works to establish clear goals and practical steps to address those areas.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling

Tim uses client-centred therapy to prioritise the person's own perspectives and choices; sessions focus on listening, reflection and building a respectful working relationship to address issues like low self-worth and stress.

He also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past traumatic events are affecting current life, using careful pacing and techniques aimed at reducing the impact of those memories on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and agree the combination of methods that fits best. This is a collaborative process with regular review and adjustments as needs change.

Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins where helpful. When choosing a format, consider practical matters such as whether you prefer video or audio, how much time you can set aside, and whether you want longer or shorter appointments.

Topics Tim lists

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Stress and 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 addictions
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Tim

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He helps people with anxiety, depression and stress through conversational counselling and practical steps.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises a person-centred approach and adapts methods from existential, motivational interviewing, solution-focused and trauma-focused work as needed.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years' experience as a counsellor and therapist.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start working with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.