Joel Oliver

Accredited CBT and EMDR Therapist

Joel Oliver



Pronouns: He/Him


I’m a client-centred CBT therapist with specialist experience in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and trauma. I’m passionate about the therapy journey and genuinely love what I do. My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I often draw on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to tailor treatment to each individual.

 

I see therapy as a collaborative and deeply respectful process. I’ll work with you to understand what you’re going through, and support you in making meaningful behaviour changes aligned with what matters most to you. I have a strong appreciation for how our minds work — including the harsh self-critical patterns we can get caught in — and how these can keep us stuck. My aim is to help you build compassion towards the parts of yourself that may have been exiled, burdened, or shaped by earlier trauma.

 

I’ve worked in mental health for over 20 years. For the past six, I’ve been a senior CBT therapist at the National Anxiety Disorders Residential Unit, working alongside Professor David Veale, supporting individuals with severe and enduring anxiety disorders. Whilst at ADRU, I have been fortunate enough to work with many patients with complex OCD and BDD. Helping people reclaim their lives from OCD and BDD is something I am extremely passionate about.

 

I have a long-standing commitment to learning and professional development, always seeking new ways to enhance and refine my practice. It would be a privilege to work alongside you — to help you reconnect with your values, build self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful.


Joel’s areas of specialism include:



Therapy models & approaches Joel can use in her practice:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

  • Brainspotting Therapy

  • Narrative Exposure Therapy

  • Trauma-focused CBT

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Joel works with

  • Adults (19-65+ Years)

Feedback from Joel clients

Joel Qualifications

  • Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BABCP)

 

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