About Tom
Tom Broderick is a counsellor who draws on person-centred practice to help people tackle problems that feel overwhelming. He frames the client as the expert in their own life and aims to build a warm, interactive relationship. Tom holds BACP which indicates his professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Tom keeps sessions straightforward and conversational.
How Tom works
He listens first, then helps people notice strengths they already have. He uses practical tools when they suit a person’s goals and prefers to adapt his style to what each person needs. This means sessions can feel flexible rather than one-size-fits-all.
People come to him for many concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related challenges, bereavement and trauma or abuse. He also helps with relationship strain, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and mood conditions such as bipolar. Tom is experienced supporting LGBT people and individuals facing anger or motivation problems.
His work is influenced by client-centred thinking alongside cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused techniques. He also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when useful. Together these approaches allow a mix of listening, practical strategies and gentle reflection.
Tom offers a calm, non-judgemental space and encourages people to take the pace that suits them. He understands taking the first step takes courage and aims to make the process easier to manage.
Tom lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Tom works with
The areas below are the ones Tom selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what is heard and helps the person notice their own strengths and choices. This approach is useful for people wanting a supportive space to explore feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It uses practical exercises and simple strategies to change patterns that maintain distress. People often find CBT helpful for anxiety, low mood and managing stress.
Tom uses these approaches alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when useful. Finding the right mix is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree on an approach together so sessions match what the person hopes to achieve.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different routines. Video is good for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins and messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties or travel, while letting the therapist and client focus on practical change and emotional support.
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