- ACT and mindfulness
- Person-centred work
- LGBT affirmative practice
About Edward
Edward Thomas is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression and relationship or family issues, and he has a particular focus on LGBT clients and grief.
He uses a person-centred, humanistic and existential way of working. Sessions are led by the client and aim to help the person make sense of their world. He listens and reflects, and may offer practical suggestions or gentle challenges when helpful.
Edward draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness alongside client-centred practice. He also uses solution-focused ideas to help people identify realistic next steps. This mix is used to help with issues such as sleeping problems, coping with life changes, intimacy concerns and career stress.
His background includes counselling in voluntary, organisational and private practice settings. He runs a private practice and works as a counselling coordinator for a local mental health charity, and he has experience as a tutor and trainer for counselling students.
Edward completed a CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Foundation Degree in Counselling and an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. He keeps up continued professional development with courses in ACT, CBT skills, online and telephone counselling, mental health first aid and applied suicide intervention training.
Many clients bring issues such as loneliness, abandonment, adoption and family of origin difficulties, body image and caregiver stress. He aims to offer an inclusive practice that welcomes a range of gender identities and sexual orientations.
How Edward uses therapies online
Edward blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work when working with people online. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking small steps that matter to the person, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and low mood. Client-centred therapy prioritises listening and reflection so people have room to talk through what matters to them and to explore difficult feelings without pressure.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Edward will talk with the client about goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative choice can change as therapy progresses and as practical needs evolve.
The biography records training in online and telephone counselling, but it does not list exact current session formats. Confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins by phone if that suits, and reduce travel time so people can use a lunch break or a quieter period at home. Registered and accredited professionals often use these practical advantages to help therapy fit everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship and family issues, and has experience supporting LGBT clients and people facing grief.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred, humanistic and existential way where sessions are client-led and reflective, with occasional practical suggestions or challenges.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience in organisations, the third sector and private practice.
Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes training in online and telephone counselling; confirm current session options before booking to make sure they suit you.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.