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Thomas Beardmore, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and self-esteem
See online therapy options- Humanistic counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Thomas
Thomas Beardmore is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years' experience. He works with issues such as LGBTQ concerns, relationship and intimacy problems, self-esteem, anxiety, depression and stress. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction and life changes.
He uses a humanistic approach that starts with understanding a person's perspective rather than labelling them. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client brings. He listens, reflects, and offers observations aimed at helping people notice different ways of thinking and behaving.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is part of his toolkit for people who want clear, practical steps to try between sessions. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and early bonds are part of the problem. Emotionally-Focused and existential approaches are available when exploring feelings or life meaning is important.
He has worked in health care, higher education, the third sector and private practice. That range has given experience with a wide variety of concerns, from parenting and caregiving stress to career and performance issues. He also addresses specific areas such as ADHD, body image, blended family issues and alternative sexual cultures.
Sessions aim to help people generate alternative perspectives and practical changes. Thomas prefers honest, direct conversation that can sometimes challenge but is founded on respect and sensitivity. People who want structured help with thoughts, habits and relationship patterns often find this approach useful.
How Thomas blends approaches for online work
Thomas often uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behaviour changes. CBT gives concrete exercises and short experiments that are easy to work on between sessions and review together.He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas when relationship patterns are central. This helps people understand how early bonds colour current interactions and communication. Client-Centred methods guide the pace of sessions, keeping focus on what the person wants to bring and discuss.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. He will discuss options and agree a practical plan based on the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative choice means the approach can shift if a different method looks more useful after a few sessions.
The original profile does not state which online formats are used, so please confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. A focus on clear tasks and reviewable exercises makes these approaches work well across different settings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, anxiety and depression, and also covers grief, trauma, addiction and life changes.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours between sessions. It is presented as practical steps the client can try and review together.
What is his background and experience?
He has 13 years of professional experience across health care, higher education, the third sector and private practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is accredited with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies 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.
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