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Andrew Thomas, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGrief

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Andrew Thomas is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help adults make sense of difficult times. He draws on several evidence-informed methods to match what each person needs. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, trauma and addiction.

Andrew is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has practised since 2018. He trained to a Foundation Degree level in Integrative Counselling and follows the BACP code of ethics.

Background and approach

In sessions he focuses on understanding what feels unmanageable and finding realistic ways to cope. He explains how the nervous system and relationships affect wellbeing using straightforward psychoeducation. His approach blends attachment-based ideas with client-centred listening and cognitive-behavioural tools.

He also uses psychodynamic thinking and somatic techniques where helpful. The aim is to tailor the work to a person’s goals rather than using a single method for everyone. Andrew has a particular interest in trauma and works in a trauma-informed way.

That includes drawing on interpersonal neurobiology concepts such as the Window of Tolerance and Polyvagal Theory to help people recognise bodily and emotional patterns. He offers both short-term focused work and longer-term support. Sessions are offered to adults aged 18 and over.

He is based in the United Kingdom and practices in English. People who want to start can discuss session times within his Monday to Friday working hours and plan an approach that fits their situation.

How Andrew’s approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape emotion and behaviour; online sessions can help people notice patterns in how they relate to others and build more supported ways of relating. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the session, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change them, which can be practised between sessions and reviewed during video or phone meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will discuss goals, preferences and needs and suggest methods to try. That makes therapy collaborative - choices about pace, focus and techniques are decided together based on what helps most.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy days and provide a way to reflect between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent therapeutic support alongside work and family commitments.
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Andrew works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions and related issues such as low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with career stress, caregiver strain and attachment concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative style that draws on attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and somatic ideas. Sessions focus on listening, practical coping skills and exploring patterns that maintain distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has practised as a counsellor since 2018, which gives him five years of clinical experience working with a range of presenting concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and sessions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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