- Humanistic approach
- Relationship and intimacy
- LGBTQ+ aware
About Thomas
Thomas Beardmore is a counsellor who helps people facing a wide range of life difficulties. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, confidence and self-esteem, relationship and intimacy worries, grief, addiction, and the practical strains of illness or chronic pain. Thomas is non-binary and offers a respectful, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what matters to them.
He describes his approach as humanistic and client-centred, which means he aims to understand each person’s experience rather than label it. Sessions give time to reflect, to look at feelings honestly, and to try out different perspectives. Insights are offered gently but with integrity, and Thomas will challenge where it could help move things forward.
Thomas has 13 years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has worked in health care, higher education, third sector organisations and private practice, so he has seen people in a variety of settings.
He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs, connecting practical thinking with emotional exploration. Thomas also works with issues such as ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and aspects of kink and BDSM culture when these come up in therapy. He aims to support people who want change and to help them act on the decisions they make.
If someone is thinking about starting therapy, Thomas encourages a first step of sharing what feels most pressing. He offers a collaborative relationship focused on clarity, choice and steady progress.
He describes his approach as humanistic and client-centred, which means he aims to understand each person’s experience rather than label it. Sessions give time to reflect, to look at feelings honestly, and to try out different perspectives. Insights are offered gently but with integrity, and Thomas will challenge where it could help move things forward.
Thomas has 13 years of professional experience and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has worked in health care, higher education, third sector organisations and private practice, so he has seen people in a variety of settings.
He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs, connecting practical thinking with emotional exploration. Thomas also works with issues such as ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and aspects of kink and BDSM culture when these come up in therapy. He aims to support people who want change and to help them act on the decisions they make.
If someone is thinking about starting therapy, Thomas encourages a first step of sharing what feels most pressing. He offers a collaborative relationship focused on clarity, choice and steady progress.
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 therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how past and present relationships affect feelings and behaviour. It looks at patterns such as fear of abandonment or difficulties trusting others and helps people try different ways of relating.Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, follows what matters to the person and offers empathy to help make sense of emotions and choices.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests small changes to reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping with stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Thomas will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then shape sessions around that plan. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by removing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. Different practical options may suit different people, for example shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when bandwidth is low. The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas work with?
Thomas supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and relationship concerns as well as trauma, grief and addictions. He also works with health-related issues such as chronic pain, illness and sleep problems.
What is Thomas's therapy style like?
He uses a humanistic, client-centred style that focuses on understanding your experience. Conversations are respectful and reflective, with gentle challenge when it helps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Thomas has 13 years of professional experience working in health care, higher education, third sector organisations and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Thomas accepts international clients.
What session formats does Thomas offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.