Counsellor profile
Thomas Mead, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Trauma and anger support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 394638
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Thomas
Thomas Mead is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of therapeutic experience. He works with adults on issues such as trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and depression. He also supports people facing setbacks like abandonment, attachment struggles, separation, and financial stress.
He began his practice working with children and young people who were victims or witnesses to crimes. That early work shaped his focus on trauma and on practical ways to cope after distressing events. Over time he added Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among other approaches, to his way of working.
In sessions he keeps things direct and practical. Conversations look at current patterns, triggers and responses. He draws on interventions from CBT and trauma-focused work to help people manage symptoms and test new ways of responding to anger and stress.
Thomas uses client-centred principles to make conversations collaborative. He aims to listen without judgement and to build a plan that fits what a person wants to change. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and track small wins.
He speaks English and works from the UK. His practice emphasises steady, straightforward work on problems like sleep disruption, low self-esteem, isolation, and parental stress. People who want a practical, trauma-informed approach often choose to start here.
How sessions work
How Thomas uses online sessions and therapeutic approaches
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s concerns and helps them set priorities. This approach suits people who want to shape the pace and focus of sessions themselves.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and behaviour experiments to reduce unhelpful patterns such as anger outbursts or sleep disruption. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will work with the person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is shared and can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins or evening appointments if needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, note-taking and homework for online meetings so progress stays practical and focused.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults with trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, parenting stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward, practical way using listening, collaborative planning and goal-setting to address immediate problems and reactions.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of therapeutic experience, including early work with children and young people affected by crime.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.