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Thomas Quayle

Thomas Quayle, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships

  • Guilt and shame support
  • ACT and CBT approaches
  • Works with addiction

About Thomas

Thomas Quayle is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, low mood and addiction, and also helps with relationship and family concerns. Thomas lists guilt and shame among his focus areas and will talk through those feelings with clients who bring them to sessions.

Thomas uses a person-centred way of working that keeps conversations straightforward and grounded. He listens for what feels most important and moves at a pace set by the client. Sessions are built around practical steps and clearer ways of understanding difficult feelings rather than clinical jargon.

He draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviours. Solution-focused ideas also appear in his work, so sessions may include short-term goals and small experiments between meetings. Trauma-focused approaches are used where past abuse or trauma is part of the picture.

Thomas says lived experience has shaped his approach. He aims to make it easier to talk about things people often feel ashamed of, like addiction, infidelity, or parenting struggles. He also supports people dealing with body image, fertility concerns, abandonment and attachment issues.

Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's online options.

How Thomas uses therapeutic approaches online

Thomas draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his online work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and learn ways to act that match their values even when feelings are strong. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to change behaviour and mood.

He treats the choice of approach as collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then agree on which techniques to try. That revision continues as sessions progress so the plan can be adjusted to what actually helps.

The online arrangements for sessions are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions fit into work days, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to use techniques and exercises at home between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often adapt tools like ACT and CBT for remote work to keep sessions practical and focused on everyday changes.

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

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, plus issues like guilt and shame and body image.

How does he approach guilt and shame?

He uses a person-centred style combined with ACT and CBT techniques to help people notice painful thoughts and try different responses.

What experience does he have?

He has four years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma, addiction and intimate relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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