Thomas Neilly, BACP

Thomas Neilly is a BACP registered counsellor with three years' experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress and major life changes. Thomas aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can start feeling more able to cope.

He works with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem and compassion fatigue. He also supports clients facing grief, career pressures, addiction and relationship or family tensions. Parenting challenges and caregiver stress are within his area of focus, including work around neurodiversity and children with additional needs.

Thomas prefers to look at what is happening now while also tracing where problems began. He helps people notice patterns, understand triggers and agree manageable steps to change. Sessions mix talking through recent struggles with exploring background influences, in a way that feels useful and doable.

He aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space and to make therapy feel like a practical tool. Thomas uses an evidence-based approach, tailoring techniques to each person’s needs rather than applying a fixed method.

To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist’s availability. Fees vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Evidence-based ways to work online

The therapist uses well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One common approach looks at current thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping, using straightforward exercises and conversation to try things differently. Another approach examines attachment and relationship patterns to help people improve communication and manage conflict, helping them notice how past experiences influence present reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. This usually starts with a short discussion about what the person wants to change and what feels manageable, then testing methods and adjusting as needed.

Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography did not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or options that reduce the need to be on camera, helping sessions work around work and family commitments rather than replacing them.