Andrew Thomas, BACP

Andrew Thomas is an integrative counsellor who works with adults aged 18 and over to navigate difficult life experiences, stress, and emotional pain. He brings a practical, trauma-informed lens to his practice and draws on a range of therapeutic models to tailor support to each person's needs. Andrew holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (Fda Counselling) and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and follows the BACP code of ethics for professional practice.

Since beginning practice in 2018, Andrew has supported people with anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, trauma, work-related stress, addictions, and low self-esteem, and he works with a broad range of concerns including relationship and attachment issues, family of origin matters, caregiver stress, and difficulties related to intimacy and commitment. He uses trauma-informed interventions informed by interpersonal neurobiology, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and the Window of Tolerance, and integrates somatic work and parts approaches where helpful.

Andrew is clear about the scope of his practice - he does not provide couples relationship counselling, court reports, in-depth forensic reports, or formal diagnoses. He aims to be flexible with hours Monday to Friday and generally checks messages daily during the week, replying within 24 hours; messages received over the weekend are answered on Monday morning. Prospective clients are invited to contact him with questions or to view his current availability and book an appointment.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Andrew combines several established approaches to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and difficulties with intimacy or abandonment, helping people understand and shift those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy - also known as person-centered work - emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative pace so individuals can find their own insights and build self-esteem and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and related coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrew works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. He adapts techniques over time as needs evolve and as clients learn what helps them most.

Online therapy with Andrew is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit work, caregiving, and mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions around daily life, and access support from familiar surroundings while working with registered professionals and therapists who specialise in trauma-informed, integrative care.