Tim Aitchison , BACP

Tim Aitchison views self-worth as the foundation for thoughts, feelings and behaviour. He believes that investing time in counselling with a skilled professional can help people discover and develop a more authentic sense of value, which in turn supports more fulfilling lives. Many people struggle with feeling scared, vulnerable, anxious or overwhelmed; Tim works with clients to change how they relate to those emotions so that feelings become useful guides rather than obstacles.

Having sought support himself at various times, Tim describes it as a privilege to work in a helping role. He has been a supportive professional for four years and has witnessed meaningful change and growth in the people he has worked with. As a person-centred therapist and a qualified therapeutic counsellor, he brings an approach centred on acceptance and safety. He is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Tim has supported a diverse range of clients, including people facing emotional wellbeing challenges, serious physical health issues, grief and loss, and emergency service personnel recovering from trauma. He has also worked with adults who have experienced abuse and has supported behaviour change in men who identify as abusive. He places client safety at the heart of his practice and follows the BACP ethical framework and applicable laws.

Tim aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship in which treatment is shaped around each person’s experiences. He works collaboratively, checks in regularly about progress and adjusts his approach as goals evolve. He welcomes enquiries about how he might support someone’s next steps.