- Psychodynamic work
- Evidence-based techniques
- English sessions
About Hal
Hal Thompson is a BACP-registered counsellor with three years of experience in direct therapeutic work in the UK. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem among the concerns he addresses. He also notes social anxiety and phobia as a focus area.
Hal trained in psychology and completed a master's in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy. He has previous roles across health services, arts and education. His background gives him familiarity with different kinds of professional settings and client needs.
His main way of working is psychodynamic. That means he pays attention to how earlier experiences and habitual coping styles show up in everyday life now. He helps people notice patterns that are operating below conscious awareness and talks through what those patterns mean in the present.
He also uses evidence-based techniques alongside psychodynamic work when helpful. That can include talking through unhelpful thinking patterns and looking at internal parts or roles people play in their heads. The emphasis is on practical, understandable steps rather than clinical jargon.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative. Hal invites exploration of difficult memories, shame, attachment difficulties, obsessive behaviours and problems with substances. He supports people who are struggling with panic, intrusive thoughts, or the difficulties that come from prejudice and discrimination.
Hal offers sessions in English and will work with international clients. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Psychodynamic work focuses on how earlier relationships and coping patterns show up in day-to-day life. In online sessions this often means discussing recurring feelings, relationship patterns and hidden reactions, then linking them to past experiences in a clear, step-by-step way.CBT-style techniques look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Online conversations can include identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavioural experiments between sessions, and tracking what changes over time.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision rather than a fixed plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some formats can be shorter for quick check-ins, or require less internet bandwidth if needed. The profile does not list specific session delivery methods, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and self-esteem concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
His core approach is psychodynamic, looking at how past experiences and coping patterns affect life now, with other evidence-based techniques used when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of direct experience as a counsellor, alongside earlier professional roles in mental health, arts and education.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.