Thomas Beardmore, BACP
Thomas Beardmore is a BACP counsellor who helps people work through trauma, relationship strain, anxiety and low self-esteem.
About Thomas
Thomas Beardmore is a BACP counsellor who helps people work through trauma, relationship strain, anxiety and low self-esteem. Thomas uses a warm, human-centred approach that focuses on what life feels like for the person in front of them. Conversations are straightforward and honest, with empathy and practical support offered at a pace that suits the client.
Thomas treats sessions as a space for reflection and change. He listens without judgement and offers observations that aim to open up new ways of seeing problems.
Background and approach
That might mean gently challenging unhelpful patterns or supporting a person to make clearer choices in their life. Over 13 years Thomas has worked across health care, higher education, the third sector and independent practice. This range of settings has shaped a flexible style that adapts to different people and concerns.
He draws on approaches that include trauma-focused work, attachment-based thinking, and cognitive techniques to help manage thoughts and feelings. Typical issues he supports include grief, addiction, stress, depression, sexual and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and career changes. He also offers help around ADHD, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, and neurodivergent related questions.
The aim is to tailor the conversation and the plan to each person’s needs. Thomas offers sessions in English and is available to work with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. He will collaborate with each person to set goals and adapt methods so they feel useful and achievable.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 273356 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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 Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Thomas names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches and online therapy that focus on healing and connection
Thomas often uses trauma-focused work to help people process distressing events and reduce the ongoing impact of those experiences. This approach looks at how traumatic memories affect current feelings and behaviours and aims to build safer ways of coping. He also draws on attachment-based therapy, which explores how early relationships shape emotional needs and patterns in adult connections, helping people change how they relate to others and themselves.Thomas approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Together with each client he will consider goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work and can be adjusted as needs change during therapy.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video suits in-depth conversations that benefit from face-to-face contact, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and messaging can be useful for ongoing support, brief reflections between sessions, or when someone prefers written communication. These options help people fit therapy around work, family life and caring commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Thomas commonly help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addiction, grief and many related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thomas works in a human-centred way, offering empathic listening and straightforward dialogue. He aims to combine gentle challenge with practical suggestions tailored to each person.
How long has he worked in therapy?
He has 13 years of professional experience across health care, higher education, the third sector and independent practice.
Where is Thomas based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is accredited with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Thomas?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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