About Me

Who I am

I’m Olivia Rose, a fully qualified integrative counsellor and member of the BACP. Being an integrative counsellor means that I tailor my approach to each client, in recognition of the fact we are all unique people with unique needs. This involves drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, a bit like knowing which tools will help from a toolkit, while staying true to who I am both as a person and a therapist - authentic and compassionate, with a decent sense of humour (well, I think so anyway 😊).

I am a trauma-informed practitioner, having been working with the effects of trauma across different contexts for over a decade. I offer a wholly inclusive practice in which I respect and embrace your full identity, personal values and beliefs.

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Why do I do this work?

I hold a very deep belief that everyone deserves a fulfilling, authentic life.

My work is rooted in helping people untangle the stories they've been told about who they are, or who they should be. Although each person I work with faces distinct challenges, they tend to share a common thread: a desire to break free from limiting narratives and shake the feeling that they are somehow “not quite right”.

So, I work with the groups I specify because I see the profound transformation that can occur when people are supported to move from feeling unseen, unheard, or trapped to empowered and free.

Who and how I help

I work with adults and young people aged 14 years + with specialist experience in the LGBTQIA + community, neurodivergent individuals, survivors of parental abuse and neglect and survivors of sexual abuse.

I see our work is a partnership of ‘connecting the dots’ about what might be going on and how to move forward in a way that genuinely feels right for you.

Can I Help you?

Working together, we could:

Reflect, understand and think abut different ways of responding to life’s challenges

Bring in new perspectives on behaviours, emotions and relationships

Look to increase self-awareness

Help you to gain clarity

Learn new strategies to manage difficult feelings

Untie knotty relationship issues

Strengthen boundaries

Develop a deeper sense of wellbeing

It's probably quite key to note that I'm not the kind of therapist who just nods and says “mmm.” I show up to sessions engaged, thoughtful and open, I will be curious about your experiences and ready to explore things with you. I’ll reflect back to you what I’m noticing, offer challenge where it feels like it could be useful and try to help you make links that might not yet be obvious. There will be times when I ask you how things feel, I’m afraid! 😊

My Experience

My personal experience of undergoing therapy was life-changing and transformative, as cliché as that may sound. It was the first place that I felt I could be wholly and fully myself, and talking through some very painful experiences the safety of that relationship led me to a shift in my belief system - that we can heal from the inside out if we are offered a space to do so. After many years, this led to my own training and to my practice today, where I seek to offer this to the clients I work with.

I have lived experience and specific training in the areas I specialise in.

For more than a decade I worked in safeguarding and mental health, supporting families while also challenging systems that often underestimate the lasting impact of emotional neglect, abuse and family dysfunction. I focused on pushing for change that recognised the real harm these issues cause both in childhood and adulthood.

Alongside this, I have always been drawn to human psychology and how we relate to one another. I hold a BSc in Psychology and from 2025 will be undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.

Alongside my therapy practice I also work as a consultant with charities, education providers and international organisations, helping them develop trauma informed ways of working that are more than a tick box exercise. This means supporting staff and organisations to create safer spaces, build trust with the people they serve and respond to the reality of how trauma affects individuals, families and communities.

My Commitment to the Work

I attend my own, regular, personal therapy as part of my reflective practice.

I approach this work through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, and reflective lens. This includes an ongoing commitment to unlearning bias, understanding systems of harm, and doing the work I can do to make therapy safer and more accessible for everyone I work with.

I engage in regular clinical supervision with an experienced supervisor to ensure I’m working ethically, thoughtfully, and in your best interests.

I engage with continuous professional development (CPD) that genuinely supports the needs of my clients, with training focused on trauma-informed care, neurodivergence, relational psychotherapy, identity, shame, and power dynamics in the therapy room.

Get in touch

Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve spent a long time managing on your own.

You’re welcome to contact me using the form here if you'd like to arrange a short consultation, or if you have any questions before deciding whether to begin.

If you’d prefer to leave a message or speak to me first, you’re also welcome to call me on:

+44 74963 34870

Take your time.