Andrew Thomas, BACP

Andrew Thomas is an integrative counsellor who draws on several therapy styles to meet each person's needs. He works with adults aged 18 and over to address worries such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief and addiction. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which he follows for professional practice.

He trained to a Foundation Degree level in Integrative Counselling. Andrew has practised since 2018 and describes his work as trauma informed. He uses ideas from interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory and somatic approaches to help people understand how their body and brain respond to stress.

Sessions begin by looking at what the person hopes to achieve and what would help most. Andrew adapts the work to those goals, drawing from cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic perspectives and client-centred methods as needed. He explains nervous-system responses and offers coping strategies to regain a steadier sense of balance.

He notes a particular interest in trauma and offers both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on the presenting difficulty. He does not provide couples relationship counselling, court reports, in-depth reports or diagnostic assessments.

Andrew aims to be flexible about scheduling within his Monday-to-Friday working hours. Messaging is typically checked Monday to Friday and he aims to reply within 24 hours on weekdays.

How these approaches work in online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection, trust and fears around closeness and can be useful for intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor offers a warm, non-judgemental space and follows the person’s pace to help them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It often involves practical steps and techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel requirements. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to bring learning from sessions into daily life. The specific session formats for this counsellor are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.