Oliver Thompson MBACP

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Online Therapy

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I am a queer trans man in my 30s, from West Yorkshire. I use the Person-Centred Approach in my practice, and I qualified in 2022. I come from a working class background, so I understand the importance of keeping therapy affordable.

If you're unsure if I am the right therapist for you, you can book a one off session at a discounted rate with no pressure to continue sessions if I am not the right fit for you. Please see the "Fees" section for further information.

I currently work remotely with clients from all over the UK (and occasionally Europe).

I also practice in-person out of Our House (LGBTQ+ community hub) in Wakefield city centre.
Our House is wheelchair accessible, with no step to access the building and a gender neutral accessible toilet on site.

Unfortunately, I only work with adults at this time.

Sexual identity:

Gay
Queer

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: Not as assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: Yes

Intersex: No

Trans: Yes

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: he/him

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts (2012)

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (2019)

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2022)

BACP Registered Member MBACP https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/397976/oliver-thompson/

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Award	Awarding body	Year of award

Experience and approach:

My aim is to provide a comfortable space for someone to explore their sense of self, their feelings, and their lives, without the fear of judgement. Resulting in you gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, and your place within this world.

I was drawn to the Person-Centred Approach due to its humanistic and non-directive nature, and the focus on the core conditions of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard within the therapeutic relationship.

In my sessions, non-directive means that the subject of each session is entirely up to you, however, I may ask questions to help understand that subject further, and gently challenge you on things I may have noticed.

With this in mind, I am drawn to the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly the trans community, and have both lived experience, and client experience in this area. I also have experience working with the following subjects (not limited to): Anxiety, depression, burnout, neurodivergence, chronic illness, family issues, work-related stress, HIV/AIDS, kink-aware, low self-esteem, non-monogamy, sex issues, sexual abuse, bereavement.

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