Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson is a counsellor who works from a client-centred perspective. He focuses on the person in front of him, listening carefully to what they bring and responding without a fixed formula. This approach aims to help people affected by grief, loss and trauma, as well as those dealing with anxiety, depression and anger.

He has five years of experience and describes his work as grounded in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions aim to create a space where people feel heard and respected. Brian checks in regularly with clients to make sure the work is meeting their needs and to adjust the focus as the process unfolds.

Common concerns he addresses include bereavement and complex grief, survivors of suicide, past abuse and low self-worth. He also supports people navigating life changes, stress at work, career decisions, parenting strains and questions around identity, including LGBT concerns. Anger and eating-related difficulties are also listed among his focus areas.

In practice he avoids a one-size-fits-all model. Conversations are led by the client’s experiences and priorities. The counsellor will help reflect back what he hears and work collaboratively to identify steps forward. The first appointment is an opportunity to agree on goals and how to review progress.

To begin, readers are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability. Brian is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and uses empathic listening and reflection to help them make sense of difficult feelings. This approach can help with grief, depression, anxiety and anger by allowing the client to set the pace and topics of discussion. It places emphasis on the relationship between counsellor and client as the main vehicle for change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss aims and try ways of working together to see what fits. Decisions about focus, pace and practical steps are made collaboratively and reviewed as work progresses.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow sessions from familiar surroundings. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins easier or remove the need for being on camera, depending on the agreed format. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their style to suit the technical and practical needs of the client while keeping the focus on the person’s goals.