- Humanistic approach
- BACP accredited
- Works with LGBT issues
About Thomas
Thomas Beardmore is a counsellor who supports people with relationship problems, anxiety, depression and issues related to identity and intimacy. He also helps with self-esteem, addiction, grief, parenting stresses and workplace strain. Thomas uses a respectful, down-to-earth manner to help people make practical changes in their lives.
Thomas works from a humanistic perspective that focuses on understanding each person's experience. He offers steady empathy and plain feedback, and aims to help people find different ways of seeing themselves and their choices. This approach is honest and may sometimes challenge a person, but always with the goal of helping them move forward.
With 13 years of experience and accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Thomas has worked in healthcare, higher education, the third sector and private practice. That variety has shaped how he responds to relationship strain, trauma, identity questions, and long-term stress.
He draws on several approaches in his work. Cognitive-behavioural ideas help with worry and low mood. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ways of working help with closeness and communication. Thomas adapts sessions to each person and their goals rather than following a fixed formula.
Thomas is comfortable talking about topics that can feel difficult or unusual, including aspects of kink and alternative sexual culture, autism and attachment problems. He describes his role as supportive and empowering, helping people take the small steps that lead to a more satisfying life.
Thomas works from a humanistic perspective that focuses on understanding each person's experience. He offers steady empathy and plain feedback, and aims to help people find different ways of seeing themselves and their choices. This approach is honest and may sometimes challenge a person, but always with the goal of helping them move forward.
With 13 years of experience and accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Thomas has worked in healthcare, higher education, the third sector and private practice. That variety has shaped how he responds to relationship strain, trauma, identity questions, and long-term stress.
He draws on several approaches in his work. Cognitive-behavioural ideas help with worry and low mood. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ways of working help with closeness and communication. Thomas adapts sessions to each person and their goals rather than following a fixed formula.
Thomas is comfortable talking about topics that can feel difficult or unusual, including aspects of kink and alternative sexual culture, autism and attachment problems. He describes his role as supportive and empowering, helping people take the small steps that lead to a more satisfying life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Thomas's approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current closeness and trust. Online sessions can use this approach to look at patterns in relationships and help people try new ways of relating. Client-centred work puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. Online conversations with this focus offer space for someone to be listened to without judgement and to find their own answers. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT techniques can help with anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful and then shape sessions together. This is a collaborative process that may include trying different ways of working to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make sessions possible across borders when international work is agreed, but the exact practical arrangements should be confirmed with the therapist beforehand.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas commonly support?
He helps with relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT matters, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, and a wide range of other life stresses and identity concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Thomas uses a humanistic, empathic style that focuses on understanding the person's experience. He offers straightforward feedback and tailors the conversation to each person's needs.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 13 years of professional experience working in healthcare, higher education, the third sector and private practice, which informs his practical approach to problems.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Thomas is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Thomas accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Thomas?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.