Counsellor profile
Thomas Quayle, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
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- CBT
- Solution focused
About Thomas
Counsellor and BACP member Thomas Quayle has four years' experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as intimacy, eating and sleeping problems. He practices in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Thomas uses approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred work, CBT, solution-focused methods and trauma-focused therapy.
Thomas explains things plainly in session. He encourages people to talk about what they are finding hard and to notice what matters most to them. Sessions are paced to the individual so conversations are not rushed. He aims to help people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day pressures.
His background combines counselling work with a focus on family-related themes and personal recovery from difficulty. That background informs how he listens and how he plans sessions, bringing together structured techniques and open conversation. Practical skills such as managing anxiety, sleep or cravings are used alongside work on relationships and self-esteem.
Thomas draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values despite difficult thoughts. He uses cognitive behavioural strategies when looking at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Solution-focused tools are used for short-term goals and clearer next steps.
He also works with trauma-focused methods when past events keep affecting day-to-day life. This can involve stabilising techniques and careful, gradual work on distressing memories. If language or access needs are relevant, sessions are delivered in English and international clients may be accepted.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Thomas uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT focuses on values and behaviours rather than trying to remove every uncomfortable thought.He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the patterns between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some types of addiction by teaching practical coping skills and small behaviour changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences and together they will choose techniques that suit them. That collaborative process means methods can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone keep working on goals from a quieter environment and use exercises between sessions to build new habits.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like sleep, eating and self-esteem.
What is his therapy style?
He works in a client-centred way and uses practical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
Thomas has four years' experience working as a counsellor and with family-focused issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the supplied details; confirm suitability when you arrange a session.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and 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.
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