Olivia Stewart , BACP

Olivia Stewart is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers both short-term and long-term support, drawing on three years of direct counselling experience alongside a decade spent working in helping relationships. Her practice is grounded in a relational approach with a particular emphasis on Transactional Analysis - a framework that helps people explore the life scripts they learned early on and the interaction patterns they may repeat unintentionally.

Olivia works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and depression, using conversation and reflective exploration to uncover patterns and possibilities for change. She believes the client is the expert in their own story and builds sessions around each person’s strengths, goals, and lived experience. Seeking support can be a courageous step, and Olivia aims to provide steady encouragement and practical guidance as clients navigate toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Olivia follows established professional standards for counselling practice in the United Kingdom. Her role is to support and empower clients as they consider new perspectives and take action toward the changes they want to make.

Approaches that guide online sessions and goals

Olivia integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor online therapy to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the client’s perspective and goals lead the process - this approach helps with emotional processing, self-exploration, and building self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured ways to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be particularly useful for managing anxiety, mood-related concerns, and certain stress responses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Olivia works with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods fit best based on the client’s history, current challenges, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques as goals evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographical constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular support, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, helping therapy remain practical and accessible within everyday life.