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Thomas Quayle

BACP

Calm person-centred counsellor for practical change

  • Person-centred approach
  • Supports eating concerns
  • BACP member

About Thomas

Thomas Quayle is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people feel steadier and more understood. He brings a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to create a space where difficult topics can be spoken about plainly. Tom meets people where they are and moves at a pace that feels right for them.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and trauma. Eating and body-image issues are among the areas he supports, alongside relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. He also helps with sleep problems, parenting strain, career worries and coping with life changes.

Tom combines practical strategies with reflective listening. He uses techniques drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside a client-centred way of working. Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on steps that can fit into everyday life.

With four years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), he aims to offer steady support without judgement. He is based in the United Kingdom and works in English, and he is available to people from other countries should that suit their needs.

People who have struggled with feeling stuck or overwhelmed may find his approach practical and down-to-earth. To begin, clients are invited to complete a short questionnaire and arrange sessions that match their needs.

How his approaches work for online therapy

Thomas blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in many sessions. ACT helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values, which can be useful for anxiety, shame or eating-related struggles. CBT focuses on recognising unhelpful thinking and trying practical changes to behaviour, which can help with mood, sleep and stress.

He also works from a person-centred stance, which means the conversation is shaped around what matters to the client. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process; the therapist and client discuss goals, try methods and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to continue support when life changes happen, while the therapist focuses on practical steps, coping skills and clearer communication that transfer into everyday life.

Professional registration

BACP United Kingdom · No. 404192

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and a range of relationship and intimacy-related concerns, plus eating and body-image issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and person-centred, combining listening with practical techniques from ACT, CBT and solution-focused approaches.

What background does he have working with clients?

He has four years of experience and speaks from personal experience of having benefitted from therapy himself.

Which professional credential does he hold?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

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