Stephen G. Thomas

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MA (Counselling & Psychotherapy), PGDip, MBACP (Accredited)
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Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 0EB
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I have over a decade of experience in private practice, and have also worked as a behavioural specialist in both residential and community settings with individuals, couples and families.

I offer both in-person and video sessions from my offices in Cardiff city centre. This offers greater flexibility and versatility of service. Whether you prefer the face-to-face experience or the flexibility of working online, I'll work around you. Simply book your preferred option and I'll be ready to work with you either in person or on screen. 

I am trained to work with people in an integrative manner and have a Master of Arts Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Wales. This means that I am qualified to use a variety of therapeutic approaches and can tailor my work to meet the needs of each individual client. This is crucial, as I believe that every client has the innate capacity to make their life better; my job is just to help people relocate that spark. My aim is to make counselling a positive and optimistic experience; a case of making life even better rather than fixing what is wrong.

I specialise in the field of addictive and compulsive behaviours and am passionate about helping people to understand and experience recovery from such difficulties. These problematic behaviours can involve alcohol, drugs, food, OCD behaviours or self-harm to name some examples. I have written research papers in this area and work alongside governmental agencies to better understand and address such difficulties on a local level.

Please take a look at my recent therapy and training testimonials at www.stephengthomas.com. These should give you an idea of how I work and my exciting and optimistic approach to therapy and training.

I am a registered and recognised therapeutic provider and trainer for BUPA, Aviva, PruHealth and all major UK and global Employee Assistance providers.

As an integral part of my practice, I also offer a limited number of therapy sessions at a reduced rate to counselling/psychotherapy students-in-training. I also provide supervision for practising counsellors and psychotherapists as part of their CPD requirement. Please get in touch for more details.

Training, qualifications & experience

Master of Arts (Counselling and Psychotherapy): University of Wales 2011
Postgraduate Diploma (Counselling and Psychpotherapy): University of Wales 2010
Bachelor of Arts (Community Justice): University of Wales 2007

BACP Accreditation: 2013

Member organisations

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

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Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

General practice
Professional CPD trainer
Specialism in addictive and compulsive thoughts and behaviours

Therapist for students-in-training.

Supervisor for practising counsellors and psychotherapists.

Photos & videos

Fees

£55.00 - £65.00

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • BUPA
  • Health Assured
  • Vitality

Additional information

Individuals: £55 per fifty-minute session
Couples: £65 per sixty-minute session
Families: Negotiable upon request

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

Monday (12pm to 5pm), Tuesday (12pm to 5pm), Thursday (12pm to 5pm), Friday (9am to 2pm).

ONLINE OPTION AVAILABLE FOR ALL THESE SESSIONS

Further information

Personal Therapy (students-in-training): £35 per fifty-minute session (10-session basis)

Supervision: £90 per ninety-minute session.

Supervision (students-in-training): £75 per ninety-minute session.

15th Floor, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 0EB

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older adults
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

Wheelchair user access
Wheelchair user access

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Online platforms

Skype

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Stephen G. Thomas
Stephen G. Thomas