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- Client-centred practice
- Grief and loss support
- Relationship difficulties
About Brian
BACP counsellor Brian Thompson has five years' experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and related concerns. He uses a client-centred approach and works directly with what each person brings into sessions.
Brian sees people who are coping with major life changes, parenting strains, eating concerns, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing career stress and issues related to LGBT identity. His practice is practical and responsive rather than formulaic. Sessions begin with a short discussion about what a person needs from therapy.
His method places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. That means listening closely and checking in regularly about how the sessions are going. The aim is to help people make sense of their experiences and decide on next steps from there.
In sessions Brian aims to hear the whole person rather than only the presenting problem. He avoids a fixed sequence of techniques and instead adapts to what emerges in conversation. He will talk through goals, boundaries for the work and how progress will be reviewed.
People contacting him are invited to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment. The first meeting is used to agree the focus and practical arrangements for future sessions.
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How Client-Centred work translates to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and accepting a person's experience without directing it. In practice this means the counsellor follows your lead, reflects what you say and helps you notice your own thoughts and feelings. This approach is often used for grief, trauma-related concerns, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties where making sense of experience matters.The therapist will treat finding the right approach as collaborative. He will check in about how the sessions feel and discuss what is helpful for your goals. Decisions about methods and focus are made together, with regular short reviews to adapt the work as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel and they can accommodate shorter check-ins when time is limited. Many people find that remote work reduces commute time and helps maintain continuity of care when life is busy. Registered or accredited professionals can use online meetings to offer steady, ongoing support while you arrange the practical details that suit your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and anxiety, as well as parenting strains, eating issues, anger and career stress.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening and responding to what each person brings into the room rather than following a fixed formula.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with adults on issues such as bereavement, past trauma and low self-esteem.
What accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.