About me
Hi, I'm Tom, Based in Chatham, Medway, I work with adults and couples across Kent and I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I know reaching out for help can feel daunting, especially when life feels overwhelming. That's why I've created a space where you can feel genuinely heard, valued, and understood, without judgment.
My approach isn't about endless talking without direction, while I'm trained as an integrative therapist, I'm solution-focused and fairly direct in my style.
I have a particular passion for men's mental health, understanding the unique pressures men face and the difficulty many have in reaching out for support. However, I work with anyone facing life's challenges, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions.
What makes my approach different is that I take an active, collaborative role in our sessions. I'll listen deeply, but I'll also gently challenge you when needed and help you identify concrete steps toward the life you want to create. I blend different therapeutic approaches depending on what serves you best, bringing together person-centred listening, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and psychodynamic exploration with solution-focused principles.
I work with individuals and couples, offering everything from short-term focused work to longer therapeutic relationships. Perhaps you need help with a specific issue, or maybe you're looking for deeper personal exploration, I'm comfortable working at whatever pace feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BSc and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I've also completed a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision and specialised training in Trauma-Informed Practice and Online and Telephone Counselling.
I'm an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold Professional Accreditation with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I maintain full professional insurance and adhere to the ethical guidelines of both organisations.
My training encompasses an integrative approach, drawing from person-centred, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, and solution-focused brief therapy modalities. Through my ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), I've completed additional specialised training in couples counselling, psychological assessments, and safeguarding, ensuring I stay current with best practices in the field.
Throughout my practice, I've worked with clients facing a diverse range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, addiction, anger management, and self-esteem concerns. My trauma-informed training particularly informs my work with clients who have experienced difficult life events, allowing me to create a safe therapeutic environment that recognises the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
I also have experience working with couples, helping partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their emotional connection.
My clinical supervision qualification means I also support other therapists in their professional development, which keeps me engaged with current therapeutic practices and approaches.
I'm committed to ongoing professional development and engage in regular clinical supervision to ensure I provide the highest quality of care. I also speak Polish fluently, allowing me to offer therapy in both English and Polish.
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.
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.
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.
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
Men's mental health
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Individual therapy sessions: £65 (50 minutes)
- Couples therapy sessions: £75 (50 minutes)
Concessionary rates: I understand that cost can be a barrier to accessing therapy. If you're experiencing financial difficulty, please don't let this stop you from reaching out. I have a limited number of reduced-rate slots available for those who genuinely need them, we can discuss this confidentially during our initial consultation.
Payment methods: I accept bank transfer, card/phone payments, and cash. Payment is required before each session to maintain clear boundaries and allow us to focus entirely on the therapeutic work.
When I work
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Further information
What I specialise in:
- Men's mental health and the unique challenges men face
- Anxiety and depression (both situational and persistent)
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
- Relationship issues and couples counselling
- Life transitions and major changes
- Self-esteem and confidence building
- Work-related stress and career challenges
My approach: I offer a free 15-minute online consultation so we can discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit. In our sessions, you can expect warmth combined with directness—I'm not going to spend months just exploring problems without working toward solutions. This might mean homework between sessions, trying new approaches, or looking at situations from fresh perspectives.
Availability: I'm currently accepting new clients for both in-person and online sessions. Sessions are available Monday to Friday between 8am and 9pm, with some flexibility for scheduling around your needs.
