Timothy Boyle

• Trauma and abuse
• Relationship issues
• Solution-focused work

About Timothy

Timothy Boyle works with issues such as trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and career difficulties, using client-centred, psychodynamic, solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has six years of professional experience in a range of therapeutic settings.

Timothy uses straightforward talking therapy to help people clarify what matters to them. Sessions focus on the person in front of him, their concerns and the next practical steps they want to try. He aims to be respectful and attentive, and draws on different counselling styles as needed.

In practice he often begins by listening to what the client wants to change. From there he may use client-centred work to follow the client’s priorities, psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past, or solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Trauma-focused tools are used when people bring experiences of abuse or overwhelming events.

Timothy has worked across several settings during his six years in practice. That has given him experience with a wide range of problems including anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, coping with life changes and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems and separation.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to confirm session formats before booking and to follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and building a collaborative working relationship; it helps when someone wants to explore feelings and make decisions at their own pace. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns and relationships from a person's past to understand how they affect current feelings and behaviour; it can be helpful for recurring relationship or attachment issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on setting small, practical goals and identifying existing strengths to move forward quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and choose methods together based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as priorities shift.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to access a therapist in another country, so long as sessions are arranged through the site's matching and scheduling process.

Topics Timothy lists

• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Timothy

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He works with anxiety, depression and related problems such as sleep difficulties and stress.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred, psychodynamic, solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches depending on the client's needs.

How long has he been practising?

He has six years of professional experience working in a range of therapeutic settings.

Is he accredited and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.