Tom Horner


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About me
The values of acceptance, empathy and consideration are central to my practice. Whatever content you may bring to our work together, I will provide you with a calm and restorative environment where we can reduce your immediate levels of stress. From this point, we can go on to discuss the root of these pressures to better understand and resolve them. Although this humanistic approach can be applied to all areas, I have observed that it can be particularly helpful in coming to peace with sources of shame and guilt, which underlie most of our psychological difficulties, as well as achieving closure for past negative events that continue to impact your day to day life.
Personal Experience
Having done academic courses at a number of higher learning institutions, the University of York, York St John's and York College, I have a large amount of personal experience regarding the obstacles that these endeavours can bring. Additionally, during my counselling work, I have seen a number of ways through which a complicated work life can disrupt one’s personal life and vice versa, leading to breakdowns in coping strategies, a fall-off in capacity to function and a loss of one's overall enjoyment of life. In particular, I have experience working with professionals going through challenges regarding mobility and other medical procedures. Person Centred Therapy is aptly suited to combat these challenges and over time can bring about a total transformation in perspective, leading to an appreciation for day-to-day life and what the future can bring.
Academic Research
My previous academic research into mental health has focussed on Songwriting Therapy, where lyrics are used to explore one's perspective as well as to document these explorations for future consideration. Through this work, I have gained a deep respect for the power of symbolism and metaphors and how unrestrained creativity can be used to reveal and explore one’s inner workings. This approach is something I utilise during our conversations, helping us look at your world view through symbolism and free association.
A little bit about myself!
Over the years I have worked in a variety of roles including as a musician, logistics driver, woodworker, academic teacher and sports coach. I have found that each of these careers has provided me an opportunity to work with a broad range of individuals from distinctly different backgrounds, which is something that I draw upon during my counselling work. Currently, my hobbies include running, Esports, squash, singing and DND. I find that this mix of creativity-driven pursuits complemented by more physical activities is a great way to maintain my mental health and general well-being.
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I offer confidential face to face sessions in the centre of York which are easily accessible via public transport, or with parking nearby. If you are interested in organising a meeting then please get in touch and we can discuss details over a phone call.
I look forward very much to hearing from you soon!
Tom
Training, qualifications & experience
Academic Experience
I graduated from the University of York (Music Ma; 2:1) and hold a Diploma in Counselling. I am also a registered individual member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and operate within their Ethical Framework.
Counselling Experience
Although I have worked with a variety of clients on a multitude of issues, I have particular experience working with:
- Medical Conditions impacting capacity to work and personal identity.
- Educational and organisational pressures overwhelming general life.
- Suicidal ideation.
- Family dynamics.
- Self-discovery and realisation of purpose.
Member organisations

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). 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). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. 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

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
For our initial session I only charge the cost for using the counselling space (£12.50).
When I work
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If your desired session time falls out of my working hours please do get in touch. I am trying to orientate counselling work around the rest of my life, so I may be able to accommodate you.