About Timothy
Timothy Slater is a BACP counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He offers a calm, patient presence for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. Timothy focuses on helping individuals who are coping with addictions, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and ADHD.
He also has an interest in Seasonal Affective Disorder. Timothy uses a client-centred way of working. That means he listens without judgement and follows the person's pace.
How Timothy works
Sessions aim to let people feel heard and understood before deciding what to change. In the room he creates a supportive environment where clients can talk through specific problems. Conversations may cover practical coping steps, noticing unhelpful patterns and trying small changes between sessions.
The emphasis is on what the client wants to get out of therapy. He works within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy framework. This gives guidance on professional standards and how he carries out his practice.
Timothy offers different ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. The aim is to make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and to choose the mode that suits each person.
Timothy lists one way of working on the entry:
What Timothy works with
The areas below are the ones Timothy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How client-centred therapy works online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and responding with empathy. The therapist offers a non-judgemental, accepting presence and supports the person to find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions.When dealing with addictions or ADHD, the same client-centred stance can be used alongside practical conversation about coping strategies and daily routines. The aim is to work at the client's pace and explore what changes are realistic for them.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt the approach together. That collaborative decision helps shape how sessions proceed and what to focus on.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when screen time is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, brief reflections between sessions or people who prefer written communication. Together these options make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to pick the format that best supports each person's progress.
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A practical next step
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