Tim Aitchison
Expert counsellor for self worth and healing
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About Tim
Tim Aitchison believes self worth shapes how people feel, think and act. He invites people to spend time working on that sense of worth in a calm, non-judgemental setting. Tim explains things plainly and aims to help people relate differently to their emotions so feelings that once felt overwhelming can become useful guides.
He has four years' experience as a therapeutic counsellor and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Background and approach
Tim has supported people through grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, long-term health problems and the stresses that follow emergency work. He has also worked with people facing relationship and intimacy-related concerns, body image struggles, and issues around control and commitment. Tim uses a person-centred stance that focuses on listening and understanding.
He combines that with approaches such as trauma-focused work, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they fit the person's goals. He aims to agree a plan collaboratively and reviews progress regularly. Sessions are framed around the individual's needs and practical goals.
Tim emphasises honest conversation, steady reflection and small, achievable steps rather than jargon or quick fixes. He also pays attention to how life events like fertility problems, caregiver stress or long-term illness affect day-to-day wellbeing. If someone wants to start, Tim encourages them to be frank about what matters most.
He checks in often and adapts the work as needs change, aiming to help people build greater self worth and clearer direction in life.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 392527
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Tim's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Tim works with
Everything Tim lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, 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 addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Tim lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Tim works online
He also uses trauma-focused work to address the impact of past traumatic events and related symptoms; this involves careful pacing and helping people develop coping strategies that reduce distress. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to support behaviour change by exploring a person's own reasons for change and strengthening their commitment.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tim works collaboratively to identify goals and chooses methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. He checks progress regularly and adapts the plan as matters change.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a work break or between appointments. It can also suit people who prefer a shorter, focused check-in or who need sessions without being on camera.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does Tim help with?
He supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, depression, anxiety and stress among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Tim works in a person-centred way and mixes in solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing and trauma-focused work to match each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has four years' experience as a therapeutic counsellor and has worked with people affected by long-term health issues, grief and emergency services trauma.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
Tim is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tim?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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