Thomas Beardmore, BACP

Thomas Beardmore is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression and stress. They support people with relationship and intimacy concerns, self‑esteem and motivation, as well as addictions and grief. Thomas is non-binary and works with issues linked to ADHD, bipolar, and compassion fatigue, among other difficulties.

Thomas adopts a humanistic, person-centred stance. Sessions focus on understanding the person’s experience rather than assigning blame. People can bring whatever they need to talk about, and Thomas offers steady empathy and straightforward feedback to help them see things differently.

In practice Thomas uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. This can include attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships shape reactions, cognitive work to examine unhelpful thinking, and emotionally-focused methods to explore strong feelings. The aim is to help people make practical changes that fit their lives.

Thomas has 13 years of professional experience and has worked across health care, higher education, the third sector, and independent practice. The BACP credential is shown as BACP, which indicates registration with that body.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs and arranged collaboratively. Thomas describes the therapeutic relationship as honest and respectful, with gentle challenge when appropriate. People who want practical support combined with reflective space often choose this way of working.

How Thomas's approaches translate to online work

Thomas uses attachment‑based ideas to look at how early and close relationships shape current responses and patterns. This approach helps when people want to understand trust, closeness and repeated relationship problems.

He also works in a client‑centred way, which means the person’s experience leads the session. The counsellor offers empathy and gentle feedback so people can explore what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and to try out small behavioural changes when that suits the person.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Thomas will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will choose which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed. It can also help people access a therapist who understands LGBT, attachment and mood‑related concerns without moving location.