Counsellor profile
Thomas Hewitt, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Works with addiction issues
About Thomas
Counsellor Thomas Hewitt is a BACP member with three years of professional experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and addictions. He also addresses concerns around self-esteem, career worries and coping with life changes.
Thomas began supporting others as a Samaritan volunteer. That role involved listening and reflection and led him to train for a career in counselling. He describes his work as client-centred, which means sessions focus on the person and what they bring to the room.
Sessions are led at the client’s pace. Thomas offers reflections and works with clients to identify practical steps they can try between meetings. He also uses solution-focused ideas to notice strengths and small changes that make a difference. These methods are suited to problems like anxiety, relationship difficulties and managing anger.
He pays attention to issues that often sit alongside other concerns, such as attachment, body image, communication and workplace stress. Thomas lists a wide range of focus areas including grief, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties. He also names specific subjects like addiction, HIV and sexuality as areas he can address.
People looking for a straightforward, conversational approach may find his style clear and practical. To start, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Thomas works in English and does not take international clients.
How his client-centred and solution-focused work translates to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens and reflects back what is said, helping people understand their own feelings and options. This approach is useful for issues like grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and small changes that move a situation forward. It asks what would be different if things were a little better and then tests simple strategies. This can help with stress, anxiety and workplace or coping difficulties.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss aims, preferences and what feels most useful. They will work with the client to decide which approach or mix of approaches to use and adjust things as sessions proceed.
The profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth alternatives. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer these practical benefits as part of arranging sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger and addictions among other concerns. He also lists topics such as self-esteem, career problems and coping with life changes.
What style of counselling does he use?
His work is client-centred and also draws on solution-focused techniques. That means sessions follow what the client brings and look for practical small steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in counselling roles. His earlier volunteering with the Samaritans informed his move into formal training.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a 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.