Colin Thomson
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Colin Thomson
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Pronouns - Him/He
Hello, my name is Colin and thank you for visiting my profile page.
I am an Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor with extensive experience offering compassionate therapeutic support to both adults and young people.
As someone who has worked in industry for a large part of my life, it was the tragic loss of a dear friend that changed my life and took me on the path to becoming a counsellor.
This gave me a very personal insight into the importance of emotional and mental health support, and being able to provide that support is something I care about deeply.
As your counsellor I offer a safe and empathetic online space where your needs can be met, and we can explore your feelings and emotions.
Throughout my counselling career I have gained invaluable experience working with adults and young people, and have a special interest in supporting those struggling with grief and loss, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and school-related issues.
To add to my counselling practice I also bring my life experience to each session, including my time volunteering in the charity sector supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Areas of Specialism
Self harm and suicidal ideation
Low self-esteem
Loss and Grief
Anxiety
Relationships
Suicidal Ideation
Anger
Abuse
Self-harm
School-related issues
Colin is highly experienced in the treatment of the following problems:
ADHD
Anxiety - Stress
Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)
Anxiety - Health
Anxiety - Death
Anxiety - Social
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Neurodivergence
Emotional Regulation
Family Issues - Adoption
Family Issues - Blended families
Family Issues - Conflict
Parenting Issues
Depression - Low Mod
Depression - Major
LGBTQI+ Related Issues
Loneliness
Procrastination
Work - General
Work - Bullying
Work - Redundancy
Work - Stress
Trauma - Childhood
Therapeutic Approaches & Models
Person Centred Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Solution Focused Therapy
Colin works with:
Adolescents (14-18 years)
Adults
Professional Training & Accreditations
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate
BACP Accredited
Client testimonials
”I had counselling with Colin recently due to unresolved bereavement issues.
Colin provided a comfortable, non judgemental environment by showing genuine concern and empathetic understanding.
I felt he really understood my experience which empowered me to reflect more and as a result, change direction in which to move forward.
He enabled me to focus on the potential that I am capable of and to explore my own strength. This helped me to discover a better understanding and awareness of self.
I am quite a deep person but I felt comfortable speaking with Colin in a relaxed, quite environment.
I express my gratitude to Colin for his professionalism. He provided me with invaluable support at an extremely distressing time.
Best Wishes” J
“I needed counselling. I thought I could cope with anything because I was a mental health professional. Colin gave me time and space to talk about my family trauma. It was the best thing I could have done. It allowed me to move on and live with the things I cannot change. Thank you Colin for your professionalism, kindness and for being real. Once you make the decision to be counselled, you won't look back.” Jennifer