Brian Thompson

• Relationship issues
• Grief and bereavement
• Client-Centred Therapy

About Brian

Brian Thompson works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and related life stresses using a person-centred approach that focuses on the individual in front of him. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience working with these issues in the United Kingdom.

He listens to each person without following a fixed formula. Sessions begin with an open conversation about what the client wants to work on and how they prefer to be supported. He checks in regularly during therapy to make sure the approach still fits the client's needs.

In practice he offers a steady, conversational style built around Client-Centred Therapy. This means the client leads the topics and pace, while the counsellor reflects what is said and helps clarify feelings and choices. That style is often used for problems such as bereavement, low self-worth, and difficult past relationships.

People who contact him can expect straightforward appointments where concerns are listened to and explored. He aims to build trust so the client can find their own understanding of events and feelings. He also discusses what each person needs from therapy at the first session and during reviews.

He works in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first appointment is scheduled via the Talk to a counsellor online button.

How his Client-Centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience. The counsellor follows what the client brings and reflects feelings and thoughts back to help clarify them. This approach can help with grief, low self-worth, relationship problems and the effects of past trauma.

The therapist values the relationship as part of the work. Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process and he will discuss what methods and pace suit each client during the first appointment and in regular reviews.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while helping clients focus on the issues that matter to them.

Topics Brian lists

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Brian

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety among the concerns he works with and uses Client-Centred Therapy to talk through worries and coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Client-Centred Therapy, where the client leads the discussion and the counsellor reflects and clarifies feelings.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years' experience working with issues such as grief, trauma, depression and relationship difficulties.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start sessions with him?

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