Andrew Thomas, BACP

Andrew often combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and helping someone find their own solutions, which suits people who need space to reflect. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offer practical tools to reduce anxiety and low mood.

He also draws on attachment-based and somatic-informed ideas when appropriate. Attachment-based thinking helps people understand relationship patterns and how early experiences shape current reactions. Somatic-informed methods pay attention to bodily responses and teach ways to calm the nervous system after stress or trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about options, listen to priorities and try different ways of working until a good fit is found. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be lighter on bandwidth and easier when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging lets people work in short bursts and keep an ongoing thread of support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and daily life.