Olivia Williams

Hello. I'm Olivia, an Integrative Counsellor working in the Stroud area. I see clients from my peaceful and private practice room in Nailsworth and also online. Reaching out to a counsellor can be daunting and so I know it can be helpful to understand a bit more about my approach. I offer a safe space where you are welcome to bring your whole self and explore what’s brought you to seek counselling at this moment in your life within a warm and empathic therapeutic relationship - without judgment. 

​Perhaps you’ve experienced a traumatic event, a loss or just feel lost - perhaps you’ve noticed yourself in negative patterns of behaviour in which you feel stuck and would like the help of a professional to help you navigate a way out. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which to explore both your current issues and also your past history. Our early experiences and relationships can impact the way we view the world and our current relationships with others. Sometimes, it can be helpful to look deeper beneath our surface issues and explore potential patterns of relating and repetitive cycles of behaviour that are having a negative impact on our sense of self.

I specialise in (but not limited to)

• Attachment trauma
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Burnout
• Stress
• Self Esteem
• Shame
• Trauma
• PTSD
• Relationship issues
• Childhood trauma
• Chronic Health Conditions
• Life Transitions - Marriage, Pregnancy, Grief, Divorce, Health Diagnosis etc
• Humanistic Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

My fee is £55/hour. I offer concessionary rate of £45 to lower income clients and students. 

I trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling and gained an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling, I'm also a registered member of the BACP. I have worked in placement and private practice and have extensive experience working with clients with a broad range of therapeutic needs.