- Integrative approach
- Trauma informed
- BACP member
About Andrew
Andrew Thomas is an integrative counsellor with a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and BACP membership. He works with adults aged 18 and over, helping people tackle problems like anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and addictions. Andrew frames sessions around practical understanding and reflection to make difficult experiences easier to manage.
He uses an integrative approach, drawing on several therapy models to match each person’s needs. Sessions begin by looking at what the person wants to achieve and what feels most helpful in the moment. Andrew explains what is happening in the body and brain when stress or trauma affects mood and behaviour.
Andrew has practised since 2018 and brings five years of counselling experience to his work. He offers trauma-informed support and discusses nervous system responses in plain language. He uses ideas from interpersonal neurobiology, such as the Window of Tolerance and Polyvagal Theory, alongside attachment-focused thinking.
Therapeutic methods he draws on include psychodynamic ideas like attachment and inner child work, client-centred (person-centred) approaches, cognitive behavioural techniques, and somatic-informed practices. These are blended to suit the presenting concern rather than following one strict model.
Practical elements of sessions can include psychoeducation, coping strategies, and grounding or body-based techniques. He aims to be flexible about hours Monday to Friday and asks people to discuss preferred times when enquiring.
How Andrew’s approaches translate to online therapy
Andrew often draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current ways of relating. This approach helps people who feel stuck in repeating patterns, abandonment worries or difficulty with closeness. Client-centred work means sessions stay focused on the person's experience and priorities, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and gentle reflection.The therapist also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes that can ease anxiety or low mood. Together the person and counsellor decide which approaches feel most helpful and adjust the balance over time, so finding the right fit is a collaborative process.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work and family routines, reduce travel time and make it easier to attend regular sessions. Shorter check-ins are possible when needed, and approaches that involve talking, psychoeducation and simple body-based techniques translate well to remote sessions. The therapist will discuss how to make sessions work with each person's schedule and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Areas covered include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and bereavement, low self-esteem and depression, among others such as ADHD and work-related stress.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Andrew uses an integrative style that blends attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and somatic ideas to suit individual needs. Sessions focus on understanding problems and learning practical ways to cope.
How much practice does he have?
He has practised since 2018, which equates to five years of counselling experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma-informed care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.