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Timileyin "Timi" William

Timileyin "Timi" William, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Compassionate counsellor for stress and addiction

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Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English, Yoruba

Based in

United Kingdom

  • Evidence based techniques
  • Works with trauma
  • Speaks English and Yoruba

About Timileyin

Timileyin "Timi" William is a BACP counsellor who focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and depression. He has three years of experience working in addiction recovery and group facilitation. Timi aims to make the first steps into counselling easy to understand and less daunting for anyone who is worried about reaching out.

He listens for how past experiences shape present choices and helps people notice patterns that keep causing pain. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to how daily life is affected by issues such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, or impulsive behaviour. He also addresses concerns around body image, codependency, commitment and communication difficulties.

Timi offers support around matters often linked to sexuality and alternative cultures, including BDSM and kink, as well as work with people affected by HIV and AIDS. He brings sensitivity to immigration and cultural issues and can work in English and Yoruba. International clients are accepted.

He describes his practice as person-centred and flexible, using a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person. The work can include exploring trauma, building new coping choices, and planning steps for recovery from drug or alcohol problems. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Timi is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as his listed credential.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Timileyin William uses evidence-based techniques to shape his sessions, focusing on methods that help people change unhelpful patterns and manage distress. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which looks at how past harm affects current reactions and helps people develop safer ways to respond to triggers. This can be useful for anxiety, relationship difficulties and effects of abuse.

Another area of focus is addiction recovery work, which combines practical steps for reducing harm with personal reflection on what keeps addictive behaviours going. This style helps with drug and alcohol problems, impulsivity and related lifestyle changes. Both approaches aim to be collaborative and practical rather than purely theoretical.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working, and together you decide which techniques to try. That choice can change over time as needs shift.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session formats before booking to confirm what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when life feels hectic. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, can tailor online sessions to suit your schedule and day-to-day demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Registration details

BACP · United Kingdom
414810

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression, and also covers related areas such as body image, codependency and attachment concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical, focused on how past experiences influence present choices and on building new ways to cope and make decisions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of experience, including work in addiction recovery counselling and group facilitation.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He lists BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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