Tim Aitchison , BACP

Tim Aitchison believes self-worth shapes how people think, feel, and behave, and he supports others in rediscovering that sense of value so they can live more authentic lives. Drawing on his own experiences of seeking help, he approaches counselling with humility and a commitment to walking alongside people through difficult moments. Over four years as a qualified therapeutic counsellor and BACP member, he has worked with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and the stresses of caregiving and first responder roles.

Tim adopts a person-centered stance, creating a space where clients can feel encouraged to explore their emotions and learn new ways of relating to them so feelings become guides rather than obstacles. He has supported people facing serious physical health problems, helped those recovering from traumatic events, and assisted adults who have experienced abuse as well as men seeking to change harmful behaviours. His practice has included work with grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, and challenges around self-esteem and body image.

As a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - Tim follows the association's ethical framework and relevant statutory laws. He aims to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship, checking in regularly and adjusting his approach to match each person's changing goals and needs. Tim frames therapy as a shared process of making decisions about treatment and working toward practical, personal outcomes.