About me
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying more than you can manage on your own? Perhaps you're struggling with low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, or trying to make sense of experiences that continue to affect your life. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and be listened to without judgement.
My name is Darrel Thomas, and I am a Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor offering accessible and affordable counselling for adults. I believe that therapy is not about being told what to do; it is about being understood, exploring what matters to you, and finding a way forward that feels right for your life.
With over thirteen years' experience supporting children, young people, and families within residential and social care settings, I have developed a deep understanding of how trauma, neurodivergence, attachment wounds, and difficult life experiences can shape emotional wellbeing. Alongside my counselling work, this experience allows me to bring both compassion and practical understanding to the challenges people face.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in humanistic, person-centred values while drawing on pluralistic and integrative principles. I recognise that every individual is unique, and I tailor therapy to meet your needs, preferences, and goals. Together, we can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and work towards meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, trauma, bereavement, anger, neurodiversity, gender transition, and borderline personality disorder.
Member of NCPS.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor currently working with Swansea Wellbeing Centre and Neath Port Talbot Mind, providing counselling support to adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Alongside my counselling work, I bring over 13 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families within residential and social care settings. This experience has given me a strong understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, attachment, loss, and the impact of challenging life experiences.
Qualifications:
• Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
• BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
I am a registered member of the NCPS and am committed to ongoing professional development, supervision, and ethical practice.
Current Counselling Roles
Counsellor – Swansea Wellbeing Centre
Counsellor – Neath Port Talbot Mind
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience working with gender transition, bereavement (including pets/animals),
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £50 per session. I offer concessionary rates for students, pensioners, and those experiencing financial difficulties, as I believe access to counselling should not be limited by circumstances alone. Please feel free to contact me to discuss what support may be available.
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