Counsellor profile
Thomas "Tom" Relevitch, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Thomas
Counsellor and BACP member Thomas "Tom" Relevitch has over 10 years' experience in practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship concerns and coping with life changes. Tom also offers coaching-style support for those wanting practical steps forward.
Tom uses straightforward conversations to help people name the problems they face. He listens for patterns in relationships and daily life. From there he and the client consider options that fit the person's situation and goals.
His approach draws on client-centred methods that focus on what the person brings to sessions. He also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at how past relationships and feelings affect present behaviour. Solution-focused ideas help set small, achievable goals between sessions.
Tom has worked across a broad range of issues over a decade, including attachment and abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of emptiness or shame. He also has experience with BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, polyamory and multicultural concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to confirm how sessions are offered before booking.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's concerns at the heart of the conversation. The counsellor listens without judging and follows what the person wants to talk about, which can help with anxiety and relationship worries.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past relationships and early feelings shape current behaviour. A couple of sessions can reveal patterns that show up again and again in the person's life, which can be useful when dealing with attachment or abandonment issues.
Solution-Focused Therapy is more goal-orientated. It helps set small, practical steps and measures progress between meetings, which many people find helpful for stress and coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may change over time as needs shift.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of working remotely include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. These practicalities can make it easier to keep therapy going alongside work, caring responsibilities or study.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT matters, relationship issues and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, communication problems and sexual culture matters such as BDSM and kink.
What style of therapy does he use?
Tom combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused planning. That mix looks at past patterns, present choices and small practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has over 10 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Prospective clients should check practical arrangements such as time zones before booking.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Cost varies with location, so check the subscription terms that apply to your region.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then 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.
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