Thomas Hewitt, BACP

Thomas Hewitt practises a client-led style of counselling that puts the person's concerns at the centre of each session. He uses straightforward listening and reflection to help people talk through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and grief. Thomas holds a BACP credential and has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

He began supporting people as a volunteer with the Samaritans, where he developed a fondness for listening and reflecting back what mattered to callers. That early experience inspired formal training in counselling and a move into paid work. Thomas keeps sessions simple and focused on the individual’s pace and priorities.

In practice he uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow what the person brings to sessions and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps forward. That mix helps with issues such as addictions, anger, eating concerns, body image and work stress. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-harm, sexual concerns and questions about sexuality.

Thomas offers help with career uncertainty, self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD-related difficulties. He is comfortable discussing attachment issues, communication problems and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. His approach aims to make change feel manageable and grounded in the person’s own choices.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. English is the working language and Thomas currently works with people in the United Kingdom. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How client-centred and solution-focused work online

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and following what the person brings to the room. The counsellor reflects back concerns and helps the person make sense of their feelings, which can suit anxiety, grief and relationship worries. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what is already working; it often helps with stress, career decisions and coping with life changes.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the plan as sessions progress. Together they decide whether to focus more on listening and exploration or on concrete next steps, depending on what feels most useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when less bandwidth is available, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging allows for ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and everyday life while keeping the focus on progress.