Thomas Mead

• Trauma and abuse
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Parenting support

About Thomas

Thomas Mead works with trauma, sleep problems, parenting concerns and anger using an approach he describes as trauma therapy combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He is registered with the BACP and has seven years of therapeutic experience.

Thomas began his work supporting children and young people who had been victims or witnesses to crimes. That early work shaped his interest in trauma and in practical ways to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical steps as well as listening to what matters to the person in front of him. He uses CBT to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to try different strategies that can reduce unhelpful patterns. He also draws on client-centred principles to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities.

Thomas works with a wide range of difficulties that often overlap, such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or family problems. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, and the effects of domestic violence.

He can help with issues linked to shame, guilt, isolation, self-harm thoughts, money worries and questions about life purpose. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, with a focus on small changes that can make daily life easier.

Sessions are run in English and based in the United Kingdom. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with a counsellor and schedule an initial appointment.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Thomas commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. Client-Centred Therapy involves listening closely to a person's concerns and reflecting these back so the client can identify what matters most and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical experiments to test new ways of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Thomas will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as the work develops.

If you are considering sessions through the site, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as these are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep appointments around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused.

Topics Thomas lists

• Trauma and abuse
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Thomas

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety and depression alongside related concerns such as stress and grief.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises client-centred work and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma-Focused and Solution-Focused approaches.

What experience does he have?

He has seven years of therapeutic experience, including early work with children and young people exposed to crime.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.