Oliver Williams, BACP
Psychotherapist for relationships and life changes
- CBT and EFT informed
- Works with individuals and families
- Accepts international clients
About Oliver Williams
Oliver Williams is a UK-based psychotherapist and counsellor with five years of clinical experience, offering a direct and respectful therapeutic relationship tailored to each person he works with. He holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the main professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom and reflects a commitment to recognised professional standards.
Oliver combines experience from a range of settings, including work as an associate psychotherapist at The Priory, practice within a domestic abuse agency, support through specialist employee assistance programmes for professional adults, and online counselling services for children and young people. He has also worked with the long-term unemployed through the Department for Work and Pensions, contributing to evidence of the impact of talk therapy at a national level.
His practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, family and grief issues, intimacy and anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes. Oliver also focuses on themes including attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, dissociation, domestic violence, and fatherhood issues. He integrates client-centered methods with approaches like CBT and EFT to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Outside clinical work, Oliver wrote, produced, and directed a short film titled The Dark Heart Therapy, created to make therapy more approachable for men and boys. The film is used by organisations to encourage male engagement with therapeutic services.
Oliver combines experience from a range of settings, including work as an associate psychotherapist at The Priory, practice within a domestic abuse agency, support through specialist employee assistance programmes for professional adults, and online counselling services for children and young people. He has also worked with the long-term unemployed through the Department for Work and Pensions, contributing to evidence of the impact of talk therapy at a national level.
His practice addresses a wide spectrum of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, family and grief issues, intimacy and anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with major life changes. Oliver also focuses on themes including attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, dissociation, domestic violence, and fatherhood issues. He integrates client-centered methods with approaches like CBT and EFT to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Outside clinical work, Oliver wrote, produced, and directed a short film titled The Dark Heart Therapy, created to make therapy more approachable for men and boys. The film is used by organisations to encourage male engagement with therapeutic services.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Oliver Williams have?
Oliver Williams has 5 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist and counsellor.
Is Oliver Williams a registered therapist?
Yes. Oliver Williams holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Oliver Williams provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Oliver Williams located?
Oliver Williams is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Oliver Williams as my therapist?
You can work with Oliver Williams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Oliver Williams work with international clients?
Yes, Oliver Williams works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Oliver Williams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Oliver draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work and helps with issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours and can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with bipolar symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps partners and families explore and reshape emotional responses to improve connection and address attachment-related difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Oliver works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as therapy progresses so that the selected approach fits the individual or couple.
Online therapy with Oliver is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and location. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver effective care through these formats while working with clients in different time zones and circumstances.