- CBT methods
- Trauma work
- Solution-focused
About Thomas
Thomas Mead is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years of clinical experience. He works with people affected by trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, anger, anxiety and related concerns such as low self-esteem and stress. He works in English and practises in the United Kingdom.
Thomas began his work supporting children and young people who had been victims or witnesses of crime. That early work shaped his focus on trauma and how distress can affect day-to-day life, including sleep and relationships. He uses structured approaches alongside a client-centred way of meeting people where they are.
In sessions he draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma is central to the problem, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people set short-term goals and practical steps. The methods are used to address issues such as grief, relationship strain, feelings of emptiness and difficulty coping with life changes.
Thomas works with individuals on concerns including family problems, fatherhood issues, separation, guilt and shame, and isolation. He is familiar with the emotional impact of prejudice and financial stress, and with self-harm and struggles around self-love.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. He will help identify small, manageable changes and work collaboratively to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Thomas uses therapy approaches online
Thomas uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and to practise alternatives that reduce anxious reactions. CBT focuses on clear steps and exercises that suit issues like social anxiety, sleep problems and anger. He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address distress that follows abuse or frightening events, working at a pace that responds to how someone tolerates discussing traumatic memories.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Thomas will talk through options and agree a plan with the client based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking which methods feel manageable and adjusting techniques if something is not working.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around life commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer speaking without video, while others choose video sessions to use visual cues; the choice can be made together when scheduling so sessions fit practical needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting, anger, anxiety, depression and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he work with social anxiety or phobia?
He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours that maintain social anxiety and combines practical exercises with open discussion.
What experience does he have?
He has seven years of therapeutic experience, including early work with children and young people affected by crime.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.