Counsellor profile
Brian Thompson, BACP
counsellor - relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Bereavement support
- Relationship issues
About Brian
counsellor, BACP member, five years' experience. Brian Thompson helps people work through grief, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low mood, anxiety and related concerns. He also supports people dealing with stress, anger, self-esteem, eating issues, parenting and career worries.
Brian works from a client-centred approach. He listens to what each person brings to the room and adapts how he works to fit that person. Sessions focus on understanding what has happened and what the person wants to change or understand better.
He aims to build trust through steady, direct contact and by checking in regularly about what the client needs from therapy. That includes discussing how sessions are going and whether the approach is helpful. People can expect conversation that concentrates on their experience rather than a fixed technique.
Brian has five years of practice in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He uses his experience to help people talk through difficult events such as bereavement, suicide loss, abusive relationships and past trauma. He also supports those facing life changes and ongoing stress.
Initial meetings cover what someone hopes to work on and how sessions will be arranged. Brian asks about practical needs and checks how clients prefer to be supported. Booking begins by using the service's matching process to select an appointment and schedule a first session.
How Brian uses client-centred work online
Client-centred therapy focusses on listening and reflecting what the person says. The counsellor follows the client's lead and helps them make sense of their feelings. This approach is often used for issues such as grief, relationship problems and low self-worth where understanding and being heard are important.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Decisions about how to proceed are made together and reviewed during sessions so the approach can change if needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can fit more easily into a busy week and make it simpler to attend from different locations. They can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer these flexible arrangements to help counselling fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and anxiety among other concerns listed on his profile.
What is his main therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach, which focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs rather than following a fixed method.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and life issues in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only as stated on the profile.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted, so sessions are offered to people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, according to the profile information.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.