Theresa Cadd, BACP, NCPS

Theresa Cadd is a counsellor based in Swansea, South Wales. She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Theresa has practised since 2018 and brings five years of direct experience to her independent practice.

She keeps sessions calm and straightforward. Theresa listens without judging and gives people space to explain what matters to them. She draws on a person-centred stance so clients feel heard and understood as they talk through difficult feelings.

Theresa uses cognitive behavioural techniques when a structured approach helps. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. These methods are chosen to match what each person needs rather than following a single mould.

Her background includes work with the mental health charity MIND and counselling roles in education, where she supported students and staff. Those roles helped her practice adapt to different kinds of stress and life change.

In sessions she offers practical tools such as thought-challenging exercises, mindfulness practices, and communication strategies. Theresa aims to make change feel achievable by setting clear, shared goals and taking small steps together.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Theresa commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours; it often suits anxiety, mood and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Theresa talks with each person about what they hope to change and which methods feel comfortable. She adapts the mix of listening, reflection and practical exercises to fit individual goals and preferences.

If you are thinking about online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are possible. Many people appreciate online work for fitting conversations into a busy week, reducing travel, or using brief check-ins around work or caregiving. Online sessions can also make it easier to use exercises together, such as thought records or mindfulness practices, while still working from your usual routine.