- Self esteem
- Stress and anxiety
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
About Edward
Edward Thomas is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, LGBT concerns, sleep troubles, career questions and coping with life changes.
Edward uses a person-centred, humanistic and existential style. He listens for what matters to each person and gives space to reflect. He may offer practical suggestions or gentle challenges when helpful. Sessions are led by the client’s concerns and paced to their needs.
He trained through a CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Foundation Degree in Counselling and an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. Since qualifying in 2018 he has worked across organisations, the third sector and private practice and has experience running a private practice alongside a counselling coordinator role at a local mental health charity.
Edward also tutors and trains student counsellors, which he says keeps his practice active and current. He has completed further courses in online and telephone counselling, acceptance and commitment therapy, using CBT skills, mental health first aid and applied suicide intervention skills training.
Many clients see him about self-esteem and loneliness, and he has developed a practice that welcomes LGBT people and a range of gender identities and sexual orientations. He describes his work as focused on understanding each person’s world and helping them reflect on what matters to them.
Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Edward blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred approaches in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective, offering space to talk through self-esteem, loneliness and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to try approaches that fit their needs, goals and preferences and adapt over time. The aim is to identify methods that feel useful in everyday life rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
The biography mentions training in online and telephone counselling but does not list current session formats. Confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work or other commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when that suits a person’s schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways of working to help people maintain continuity of support while balancing other responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues, sleep problems, career decisions and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred, humanistic and existential approach that gives people space to reflect and speak. He may offer practical suggestions or challenges when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years' experience since qualifying in 2018 and has worked in organisations, the third sector and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography notes training in online and telephone counselling but does not list current formats. Confirm available session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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