Thomas Quayle, BACP

Thomas Quayle, who asks to be called Tom, is a qualified clinical counsellor and child and family psychologist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and membership indicates adherence to recognised professional standards.

Thomas offers a calm, person-centred approach that aims to help people feel more steady, understood, and able to take control of their lives. He creates a non-judgmental space for exploring issues such as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, relationship and family challenges, addiction, overwhelming stress, trauma and abuse, anger, and feelings of being stuck. Sessions are shaped around each person’s experiences, strengths, and goals, with an emphasis on moving at the client’s pace.

Warm and down-to-earth in style, Thomas believes the therapeutic relationship itself is central to effective counselling. He draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to individual needs, and he understands firsthand the barriers that can make reaching out feel difficult. Struggling is framed as a human response rather than a weakness, and Thomas offers steady, practical support for people ready to explore change and new ways of coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Thomas draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy to support people in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and difficulties with motivation. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental relationship and follows the client’s pace, making it helpful for exploring personal meaning, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts tools and pacing as the work progresses. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit support around work, family, and other commitments. For many people, these options increase accessibility and continuity of care while still allowing meaningful, focused work with a registered professional.