Brian Thompson, BACP
Brian Thompson is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people work through difficult life events.
About Brian
Brian Thompson is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people work through difficult life events. He focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He aims to listen and respond to each person as an individual, not a problem to be fixed.
He has five years of experience working with people facing bereavement, complex grief and loss after suicide. He also supports people coping with the effects of past abuse, low self-worth and loneliness.
Background and approach
The sessions are about being heard and gradually finding practical ways forward. Brian does not use a fixed formula. He pays attention to what each person brings and adapts his way of working to suit that.
Regular check-ins are part of his routine so the work stays relevant to the person’s needs. In the therapy room he focuses on building trust and on helping people develop their own understanding of their experience. He talks things through plainly and helps people notice small changes that matter in daily life.
To begin, people are invited to make contact and ask questions before arranging a first appointment. That initial meeting is used to agree goals and to decide if the way of working feels like a good fit.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 398945 | November 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Ways of working Brian names
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Client-centred care delivered online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person make sense of their feelings. This approach works well for issues such as grief, trauma responses, low self-worth and relationship difficulties because it focuses on understanding and being heard.That single approach is adapted to each person rather than applied the same way to everyone. Brian will check in regularly about how the sessions are going and will work with the person to decide what feels most helpful. Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process that evolves with the client’s needs and goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls suit longer, face-to-face style conversations while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, writing things out, or for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep work moving forward from different locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Brian commonly help with?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety as well as self-esteem, anger, eating and career issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that emphasises listening and understanding. Sessions focus on what the person brings and on building a trusting relationship.
What experience does he have?
He has five years of experience supporting people through bereavement, complex grief, survivors of suicide and the impacts of past abuse.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How do fees and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.