Tracy Thompson, BACP

Tracy Thompson is a counsellor who focuses on helping people reduce stress, manage anxiety and build self-esteem. She supports those facing depression, relationship worries and life transitions. Tracy speaks plainly and offers steady support to people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Tracy aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can speak honestly about what is troubling them. Conversations tend to centre on practical steps and clearer thinking, with the counsellor offering guidance to help people regain confidence and direction.

With three years of professional counselling experience, Tracy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns. She has particular experience with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, and issues around eating and sleeping. Additional focus areas include attachment and codependency, communication problems and feelings of emptiness or shame.

Sessions can also address parenting stress, career strain and compassion fatigue. Tracy works with clients who identify as LGBT and supports people coping with divorce, blended family changes, ageing and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aiming to set achievable goals and small steps.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered remotely using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the available times.

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Tracy uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people make changes. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps people notice patterns and practise different responses in everyday life.

Another helpful technique concentrates on coping skills and behaviour change. It breaks larger problems into small, doable steps such as sleep routines, managing triggers, or improving communication. These practical steps are useful for issues like grief, stress, compulsive behaviours and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tracy will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences. This is a shared process that adapts over time as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be quieter and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.