As an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, I can offer an equal relationship of candour and respect for your unique experience.
As well as being an associate psychotherapist for The Priory I have provided therapy through a domestic abuse agency, specialist employee assistance programmes (EAP) for professional adults and a digital counselling service for children and young people. I have also worked with the long-term unemployed via the Department for Work and Pensions, helping to prove the success of talk therapy to the UK government.
I have written, produced and directed a short film called The Dark Heart Therapy to help men and boys feel easier about accessing therapy. My movie is used by organisations to drive male engagement in therapeutic services.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Oliver Williams. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I've been working with Oliver for a long time now, and I credit him with dramatic improvements in my relationships, self confidence, and overall happiness!
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Oliver for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Early days , I’ve only had two sessions, but so far I’m very pleased
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Oliver is an incredibly supportive and insightful therapist. From the very beginning, he created a safe, non-judgemental space where I felt comfortable opening up and exploring things honestly. He listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and helps you see patterns and perspectives you may not have noticed before. I’ve gained a much better understanding of myself and feel more confident in how I navigate challenges. I’m genuinely grateful for the support and guidance he’s provided and would highly recommend him.
Written on Dec 14, 2025 after therapy with Oliver for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Oliver is a very genuine man he's simular to me and I like his aproach
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Oliver was super helpful, he listened to everything I had to say and supported me and my beliefs but he also challenged me in helping to deal with my issues. Oliver was great and I really recommend him
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Oliver has been fantastic in helping me identifying and helping me vocalise my issues, previously dreading the thought of getting counselling the stigma was gone after my first session and I look forward to it now
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Oliver for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Oliver has been very helpful in assisting me work through a very challenging situation relating to my divorce and fall out impacting on my relationships and personal wellbeing
Written on Jan 19, 2025 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
He always makes sure he fully understands, only than he gives advice, amazing!
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I feel like a changed person since my sessions with Oliver. He took time to listen to my problems and was able to guide our sessions appropriately. After years and years of suffering, I wasn’t hopeful that anyone or anything could help me but I was so wrong. Oliver’s methods pieced together areas of my life I thought were unrelated and managed to quickly open my eyes to how my brain was working and allow me to get control of things again. He is very knowledgeable and was also able to guide me onwards to different methods of therapy which might help me in the future too. Couldn’t be more grateful!
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Oliver has been incredibly helpful in working with me to understand issues I've had around anxiety. He's smart, a good listener and asks the right questions at the right times. I'm sure I'm not the only person he's helped make progress and turn a corner.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I've been with Oliver for almost a year now and look forward to our sessions each week. Oliver uses not only his professional expertise but also his great empathy, excellent listening skills, and sage advice to support his patients as they do the hard work of making lasting change.
Written on Sep 15, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Oliver so far. I noticed an immediate drop in my anxiety level. He actively listens to me and has been reassuring. He cares about my progress and I feel supported to open up in the sessions. He is also able to get me to think more about feelings; challenging me when I need it and offering support and reassurance throughout.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Easy to talk to , understanding good overall.
Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
Oliver is highly perceptive and a unique individual. He is honest, empathetic, respectful and has a calming presence. It’s always a pleasure talking to him.
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Oliver for 2 weeks on issues concerning career difficulties
Oliver is a wonderful therapist, who communicates with intelligence, genuine warmth, and care. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Written on Dec 30, 2023 after therapy with Oliver for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very insightful, much more confident in pulling me up and analysing what I’ve said. I feel he’s helped me find the root cause of different difficult aspects in my life. He’s the third therapist I’ve had, over the space of a few years, and definitely the best.
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Oliver for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Oliver is extremely perceptive and helpful. I feel like this is the first time I've ever felt that therapy has been getting me somewhere.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Oliver for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Oliver is an amazing therapist! Cannot recommend enough. Best on BetterHelp
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Oliver for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Oliver Williams is an amazing therapist.
I feel so much better after our sessions.
Very professional, educated and Organised.
He has helped me a lot and helped me look at situations from a different perspective.
I would recommend having Oliver as a partner (therapist) to work through your issues and emotions.
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Oliver for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
So helpful and informative
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Oliver for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Oliver was my first experience of using a therapist. He was very helpful in assisting me to get over a relationship problem. As an example, he picked up on many comments I made which to me were just sentences. Oliver encouraged me to expand further on what I meant by saying those things, which in some cases turned out to be very deep held beliefs and underlying hurt/pain which needed to be addressed. Oliver also gave me some great advice on how to increase my chances to meet the kind of person who might be suitable for a future relationship. I would happily come back to Oliver in future if I needed to clear any other blocks or challenges I may have.
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Oliver for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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