Tim Aitchison, BACP

Tim Aitchison regards self-worth as a central influence on how people think, feel, and act. He believes that investing time in counselling with a skilled professional can help someone rediscover and strengthen their sense of value, often leading to a more authentic and satisfying life. He notices that many difficulties arise from a troubled relationship with feelings - fear, vulnerability, anxiety, or overwhelm - and that by changing how one relates to emotions, those feelings can become helpful guides rather than obstacles.

Having sought help at different times in his own life, he describes it as a privilege to work in a helping role. He has supported people professionally for four years and has observed meaningful change and growth in those he has worked with. His practice stresses the importance of safety and encouragement so that people can honestly approach and accept their experiences, which he views as essential for healing and development.

As a person-centered therapist and qualified therapeutic counsellor, he is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). In that role he has worked with a wide range of clients, offering guidance for emotional wellbeing and for those facing serious physical health challenges. He has supported people through grief and loss, worked with members of the emergency services recovering from trauma, counselled adults who have experienced abuse, and contributed to behaviour change work with males who identify as abusive.

He places client safety at the heart of his practice and follows the BACP ethical framework as well as relevant statutory laws. His approach is collaborative - he aims to build a robust therapeutic relationship, involve clients in decisions about their care, check in regularly about expectations, and adapt methods as goals evolve. He is not accepting clients.