Thomas Wharam

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Accredited CBT & EMDR Therapist

About me

Tom is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). With over 12 years of experience working across a variety of settings, he has supported individuals facing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Tom places each client’s unique needs at the heart of therapy, providing a compassionate, client-centred, and integrative approach. Alongside evidence-based CBT interventions, he draws upon other therapeutic models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), tailoring treatment to each individual.

Tom has great respect for anyone taking the first step towards therapy and understands that seeking support can feel challenging. Tom offers a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel comfortable, understood, and supported as they work towards meaningful and lasting change.

Tom has extensive knowledge and experience working with individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He recognises the importance of adapting therapy to suit different needs and can make appropriate adjustments to ensure sessions are accessible, effective, and personalised.

Passionate about a trauma-informed approach, Tom works collaboratively with clients to understand and address the root causes of their difficulties, while also helping them manage present-day challenges. Tom is more interested in “what has happened to you” than to ask “what is wrong with

Tom is committed to helping clients build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and create positive, lasting change in their lives.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
  • BABCP Accreditation Reg No.100000874
  • BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology 
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in LI CBT (IAPT)
  • EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy) 
  • Foundation Family and systemic therapy

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BABCP
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£70.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • BUPA
  • WPA

Additional information

Price varies face to face or online

Market Weighton, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43

Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Groups
Organisations

Key details

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Thomas Wharam
Thomas Wharam