About Thomas
Thomas Hazell is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, anger, career worries, depression and the challenges of life change. He lists LGBT concerns among his areas of focus and works to make clients feel heard. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
BACP is shown as his credential. He uses a person-centred style in sessions, aiming to build an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what matters to them.
Background and approach
Thomas listens closely and reflects back what he hears, so thoughts and feelings can become clearer. That quiet attention is often the first step toward change. Alongside a client-centred way of working, he draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviours.
He also makes use of psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Solution-focused tools are used when someone wants short-term, practical steps to tackle a particular problem. Thomas has four years of experience in counselling practice.
He supports people dealing with blended family challenges, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, fatherhood concerns, infidelity, isolation and other interpersonal problems. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Thomas aims to make the process straightforward and supportive for anyone ready to begin.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Thomas is listed here; the rest shows what else Thomas works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can expect online
Thomas works from a person-centred stance where the session is shaped around what the client brings. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own answers, which can suit worries like low self-esteem, stress and relationship concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to help people spot patterns in thinking and try different behaviours. CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, mood difficulties and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide whether to use a more exploratory style or practical, short-term techniques, and this can change over time as needs evolve.
If you are thinking about online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of online work are convenience and flexibility - it can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or other commitments. Online appointments can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time, which helps therapy fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What kinds of problems does Thomas help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and anger among other concerns. LGBT issues are listed among his focus areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred way that focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. He also uses practical techniques when helpful.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of counselling experience and practices using a mix of approaches to suit different needs. He aims to offer an open, non-judgemental space for clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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