Tom Broderick, BACP

Tom Broderick introduces himself as a counsellor who treats each person as the expert on their own life. He works in a warm, interactive way and aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what is worrying them. Tom holds BACP, which indicates his membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He bases his practice on person-centred ideas, which means he listens first and follows the client’s priorities. He also uses other approaches when they fit what someone needs, choosing techniques to match practical goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on the client’s experience rather than on labels. Tom has three years of experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD and career questions. He has a particular interest in LGBT matters and in helping people cope with life changes and compassion fatigue. He emphasises respect for cultural differences and treats each person as an individual. Expect an open, non-judgemental tone and a focus on what matters most to you right now. Tom aims to help people identify small, useful steps that can make daily life easier. If someone is ready to begin, the recommended route is to use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability. Tom encourages people to take that first step when they feel ready.

How Tom uses different approaches in online work

Tom often draws on person-centred or client-centred work, which focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s lead so they decide what to tackle and when. This approach helps when someone needs time to understand feelings or make sense of a difficult situation.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, in ways that break problems down into practical steps. CBT is helpful for anxiety, low mood and patterns of thinking that keep problems going because it focuses on small changes people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Tom treats that as a joint task. He will talk with the client about goals, try out techniques, and adjust the way he works based on what helps most. That means the plan can change as needs and priorities become clearer.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping therapy consistent when travel is difficult. Online contact can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and make scheduling around work simpler. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.