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Olivia Needham, BACP

Experienced UK therapist for life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Grief and loss

About Olivia Needham

Olivia Needham is a UK-credentialed therapist with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She combines practical guidance with a strengths-based perspective, helping clients identify their existing resources and use them to navigate periods of change. Olivia believes that each person is the expert in their own life and that therapy is a collaborative process of building confidence, clarity and forward momentum.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose and midlife transitions, social anxiety, and workplace pressures. Olivia offers a calm, empowering presence focused on helping clients develop greater self-love, resilience and healthier relationships. She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards for counselling practice in the United Kingdom.

Clients who work with Olivia can expect compassionate support aimed at practical change as well as personal insight. She encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and is committed to partnering with people as they take the first steps toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Olivia Needham have?

Olivia Needham has 20 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is Olivia Needham a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Olivia Needham provide therapy?

Olivia provides therapy in English.

Where is Olivia Needham located?

Olivia is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Olivia Needham as my therapist?

You can work with Olivia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Olivia Needham work with international clients?

Olivia Needham does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Olivia Needham 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.

Practical, Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Olivia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills and clarifying patterns that get in the way of wellbeing. One common approach she draws on is structured skills work - short-term, goal-focused methods that teach coping strategies for stress, anxiety and low mood, and support improvements in confidence and daily functioning. Another strand of her work emphasizes reflective, exploratory conversation that helps clients make sense of relationship dynamics, grief and questions of life purpose and identity; this supports long-term change by increasing self-understanding and emotional awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Olivia collaborates with each person to identify which techniques best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting pace and focus as the work progresses so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Olivia is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility around work, family commitments and mobility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change with a registered professional.

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