Tim Aitchison, BACP

Tim Aitchison places self-worth at the centre of his therapeutic work, believing that feelings, thoughts and behaviours flow from how people view themselves and the world around them. He invites people to invest time in counselling as a way to explore and develop a stronger sense of worth, which can support a more authentic and fulfilling life. Difficulties often arise in the relationship people have with their emotions - fear, vulnerability, anxiety or overwhelm can feel dominant - and Tim helps clients learn new ways of relating to those emotions so they become useful guides rather than obstacles.

Having sought help at different points in his own life, Tim brings personal understanding to his professional role and describes it as a privilege to be a helping person. He has worked as a supportive professional for four years and has witnessed significant growth and change in those he has supported. As a qualified therapeutic counsellor and a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he follows recognised professional standards for practice.

Tim practises from a person-centred perspective and has supported people facing a wide range of difficulties, including emotional wellbeing challenges, serious physical health problems, grief and loss, and trauma recovery for emergency service personnel. He has also worked with adults who have experienced abuse and has supported behaviour change in males who identify as abusive. Client safety and adherence to the BACP ethical framework and relevant laws guide his practice.

He aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship that honours the client’s voice, involving them in decisions about their treatment and regularly checking in to ensure expectations and goals are being met. Tim focuses on adapting his approach as a client’s needs evolve, collaborating to find the most effective path forward.