Thomas Beardmore, BACP

Thomas Beardmore is a BACP counsellor who helps people with a wide range of concerns, including sexual and intimacy-related issues, relationships, anxiety and low self-esteem. He adopts a humanistic, person-focused approach that aims to create a respectful space for honest reflection. Thomas is non-binary and works in the United Kingdom, offering sessions in English and to international clients.

Thomas listens without judgement and focuses on understanding what it feels like to be the person in the room. He offers empathy and positive support while also being willing to challenge unhelpful patterns when needed. The intention is to help people see different perspectives and make changes that matter to them.

Over 13 years he has worked across health care, higher education, the third sector and private practice. That background means he is used to helping people with life transitions, work stress, coping after loss, and long-standing patterns such as avoidance or codependency. He also supports concerns around neurodiversity, chronic health issues, and sexual cultures including BDSM and kink.

Thomas draws on a mix of clinical approaches to shape sessions to each person. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at relational patterns, client-centred ways to prioritise the person’s pace, and cognitive-behavioural methods to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. He aims to tailor conversations and practical steps to the individual’s goals.

People who choose to work with Thomas can expect a candid but compassionate style. He works to help people clarify their choices and build the confidence to follow them. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy process and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice repeating patterns and practise different ways of relating in everyday life.

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own pace and priorities, offering empathic listening and acceptance. This approach suits people who need time to reflect and be heard while they decide what changes to try.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, works on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. Online sessions using CBT often include practical tasks and short exercises that can be done between meetings to build skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Thomas will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences and life situation. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as work progresses.

If you prefer online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use techniques and between-session exercises in their own daily routines.