Olea Therapy

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Chelmsford, Essex, UK
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10/02/2026

We know life can be overwhelming at times. Therapy is not just an opportunity to talk through life's ups and downs, it can offer insights and solutions that bring clarity. Processing your experiences can feel like smoothing things out.

27/01/2026

This Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workbook is a great resource for identifying your values and setting actions in line with your own values. Throughout this workbook, there are reflective prompts, information about ACT and manageable tasks. It's a great starting point for people interested in finding out their own values. 🌿

At Olea Therapy we know that resources and worksheets can be a helpful addition to your therapy journey. If you opt for in person sessions, we provide complimentary resources like this ACT workbook so you have reminders for work outside of the sessions and something to take away with you at the end of your support. (Resources provided with select therapists and locations).✨

*Self help resources like the ACT workbook are not a substitute for professional support.

19/01/2026

We have even more exciting news for the start of 2026: we're welcoming Dr Bethany Clydesdale to the team at Olea Therapy as our new Clinical Psychologist! 🌿

Beth supports people navigating many experiences, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD and stress. She also works with challenges linked to life transitions, such as changes in work, bereavement, or relationship difficulties. Beth’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws on evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). Beth is also a BABCP accredicted Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and she brings this expertise to her work at Olea Therapy. ✨

In her life outside of psychology, Beth enjoys spending time outdoors, discovering new restaurants and great food, and spending meaningful time with friends. She also loves 80s music and enjoys exploring London's vibrant electronic music scene.🎵

12/01/2026

A lot of people are put off starting therapy because they think it means that they will have to revisit difficult and traumatic experiences. They often feel that their therapist will ask them questions they have to answer or they have to share painful stories🌿

Therapy at Olea goes at a pace that feels right and safe for you. We are guided by you, because you know yourself best. There are lots of ways to use therapy to process your experiences without feeling like you are obliged to relive everything ✨

09/01/2026

Your growth, discovery and progress is allowed to take time 🌿

When starting anything, there can feel like a rush to gain outcomes or make progress. That's understandable. Therapy can be a space to slow the pace of a busy life, and make changes that are lasting. At Olea Therapy, we honour every step in your process to appreciate the journey ✨

05/01/2026

We're so excited to start 2026 by welcoming Dr Jason Ho to the team at Olea Therapy as our new Clinical Psychologist! 🌿

Jason supports people experiencing stress, mood related difficulties, anxiety, and worries of harm from others (“paranoia”). As well as his work at Olea Therapy, Jason works in an NHS adult mental health team with people experiencing more severe difficulties. He draws on training and experience using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, CFT) and systemic approaches ✨

Outside of work, Jason is a committed cat dad who enjoys weightlifting and running, and he also enjoys a good time out with his friends! 🐱

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Olea Therapy 🫒

The start of a new year can bring lots of reflection and intention setting. We have also been using this time to revisit our roots of inclusivity, choice and empowerment and planning how 2026 will ensure our actions continue aligning with this✨.

We're excited for a new year of guiding your path to personal growth. 🫒

12/12/2025

Today marks one year of Olea Therapy 🌿

Our aim is always to create a community and over the past 365 days we have worked to do that through therapy sessions, group therapy, connection and collaboration.

We're excited for another year of creating supportive, compassionate and inclusive spaces and continue growing this community.

02/12/2025

Deciding on the setting for therapy sessions comes down to personal preference. There are many benefits of each option:

🌿Online sessions offer:

✨Convenience: No travel time, easier to fit into a busy schedule.

✨Accessibility: Can connect with a wider range of therapists, regardless of location.

✨Comfort: Sessions take place in a familiar and often private setting

🌿Face-to-face sessions offer:

✨In person connection: Facilitates a more direct, human connection.

✨Neutral location: Sessions in a location outside of the home can sometimes offer calm and less distractions

✨Direct interaction: Therapists can more easily use the immediate environment for grounding or other techniques

At Olea Therapy, we offer a choice of online or face-to-face sessions (in certain locations) to suit your preference. See our website for more information on our psychologists availbility. 🌿

21/11/2025

Burnout often happens when people are balancing too many tasks across too many life areas. High pressure and stress can cause people to feel fatigued, withdrawn, distracted and overwhelmed.🌿

As well as helping you recover from burnout, therapy can also help to prevent it from happening again. At Olea Therapy, we can help you explore the situations and environments that contribute to burnout to connect your personal symptoms or experiences to the context in which they occurred. 🌿

07/11/2025

We believe your story deserves to be heard, understood and re-authored in a way that reflects your strengths and hopes for the futures. narrative therapy helps you step back from the problem and see that you are not the problem, the problem is the problem. 📖

Your experiences shape you, but they don't define. Through therapy, you can explore your story and begin to write new chapters rooted in healing, meaning and self-compassion 🌿

Reach out to our psychologists to start your story of change today ✨

03/06/2025

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