Tom Broderick, BACP

Tom Broderick is an integrative trained UK counsellor who works from a person-centered - or client-centered - foundation, adapting additional techniques to meet each person’s needs. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process that recognizes the client as the expert in their own life, and he aims to create a warm, interactive space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly.

With experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, LGBTQ+ matters, ADHD, trauma and grief, anger, career challenges, bipolar-related issues, and broader life transitions, Tom brings a broad and flexible skill set to his work. He places value on meeting people from varied cultures and backgrounds as unique individuals and tailors interventions to align with their goals and circumstances.

Tom is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates professional registration with that governing body. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Tom encourages those taking the first step toward therapy, acknowledging the courage involved, and looks forward to supporting people as they begin their work together.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online support

Tom primarily works from a client-centered approach, which focuses on listening deeply to the person’s experience, validating their perspective, and supporting self-directed growth through empathy and acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also used to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and practical coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is employed when clients want to change behaviours or make life adjustments; it is a collaborative method that explores ambivalence and strengthens personal motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Tom works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may blend elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home or while traveling and to select the communication style that suits them best. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt session formats to accommodate schedules and practical constraints, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and progress toward personal goals.