Hal Thompson

Hal Thompson offers a calm, straightforward space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or struggles with self-esteem. He meets each person where they are and focuses on practical, honest conversations that help people make sense of their feelings. Hal aims to make the first steps manageable and clear for anyone feeling unsure about starting therapy.

Hal holds a BACP credential, a Master’s degree in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy from Birkbeck, University of London, and a BA in psychology from the University of Sussex. He brings three years of direct counselling experience alongside prior work in mental health settings and in arts and education. He draws on a psychodynamic base to look at how past experiences shape present reactions.

Sessions often involve tracing repeating patterns, understanding attachment and early relationships, and noticing how coping strategies are still in use today. Hal also uses elements from cognitive approaches and internal family systems when these fit the person’s goals. He keeps explanations plain and focuses on small, practical steps between sessions.

People seek him out for help with trauma and abuse, panic and post-traumatic stress, dissociation, addictions including drug and alcohol difficulties, and concerns such as obsessive thoughts, shame or social anxiety. He also works with issues around men’s experiences, prejudice and discrimination, and problems linked to narcissism.

Hal works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to his availability through the service's booking flow.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Psychodynamic work focuses on patterns that repeat from past relationships and life stages. Online sessions allow the same careful talking and reflection to notice those patterns, name difficult feelings, and test new ways of relating to yourself and others.

Cognitive techniques concentrate on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, structured changes. In remote sessions these methods can be used for practical exercises, thought records or brief behavioural experiments between meetings to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what feels most useful for their goals and situation. Plans can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

The original profile does not list which online formats are available, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions around work, family life or travel, and it can make it easier to keep regular appointments and try short check-ins when needed.