Counsellor profile
Edward Thomas, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Edward
Edward Thomas is a counsellor and a member of the BACP with six years' experience. He works in the United Kingdom and supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and relationship concerns, among other issues.
He uses a person-centred, humanistic existential approach. Sessions are led by the person in front of him and he aims to understand their perspective. That means most conversations focus on what matters to the client and on making sense of feelings and choices.
His way of working includes quiet reflection and direct discussion. He may offer practical suggestions or gentle challenges when useful. The emphasis is on talking through thoughts and feelings so a person can make decisions that fit their life.
Edward has worked in a mix of settings since qualifying in 2018, including private practice, charities and other organisations. He also teaches on counselling courses and coordinates counselling services for a local mental health charity.
His training includes a CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Foundation Degree in Counselling and an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. He has completed additional courses in ACT, online and telephone counselling, CBT skills, mental health first aid and applied suicide intervention skills training.
Edward has built a practice that aims to be welcoming to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. He has particular experience supporting issues around self-esteem, loneliness and LGBTQ+ concerns, and he works with people facing many life transitions.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them decide actions. It focuses on values and small steps towards a life a person cares about. Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of sessions and uses listening and reflection to help people make sense of their choices and feelings.Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Edward will work with the client to try different ways of working and find what fits best with their goals and preferences. The client and counsellor will review progress and adapt the approach as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. It can also allow work when face-to-face meetings are difficult and give access to a therapist who practises in the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer online sessions to help make counselling more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He commonly supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship issues and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred, humanistic existential way where sessions are led by the client and the counsellor aims to understand their world.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years' experience working in private practice, charities and other organisations since qualifying in 2018.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.