Thomas Beardmore , BACP

Thomas Beardmore practices from a humanistic, client-focused stance, offering a supportive space where people are listened to rather than judged. They aim to understand what it is like to walk in another person’s shoes and to reflect back empathy and positive regard so clients can explore their experiences and choices. Thomas combines gentle insight with professional integrity, helping clients consider alternative perspectives about who they are and how they live so they can move toward the changes they want to make.

They are accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which recognises professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy. With 13 years of professional experience, Thomas has worked across health care, higher education, third sector organisations, and in private practice. That breadth of settings informs a flexible approach that is tailored to each person’s needs.

Thomas works with a wide range of concerns including LGBTQ+ related matters, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and family dynamics, and neurodiversity-related needs such as autism and Asperger syndrome. They also address focused areas like attachment and abandonment, codependency, kink and BDSM contexts, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and coping with life changes. Thomas believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and will adapt dialogue and treatment plans to meet specific goals. They are not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Client-centered therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the process, offering empathic listening and support so people can explore feelings and make choices that align with their values. It is useful for building self-esteem, improving confidence, and navigating life transitions.

Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of connection and trust. It helps address relationship difficulties, abandonment and attachment issues, and intimacy concerns by exploring those patterns and fostering healthier ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical techniques to change them. It can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and some patterns related to addiction and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt plans as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy with Thomas can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to continue through life’s practical challenges.