Oliver Thompson - therapist

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Features

Flexible hours available
Wheelchair accessible office
Concessionary rates

About me and my therapy practice

Whether you're just wanting one session, something more long-term, or anything in-between, I offer open-ended therapy to suit your needs.

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. Hopefully resulting in you gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, and your place within this world. With this in mind, I am drawn to the LGBTQIA+ community and have both lived experience, and client experience in this area. Other areas I work with are listed in the section below.

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 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.

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.

I currently work remotely with clients from all over the UK. 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. I currently have a couple of in-person spaces available, please enquire for further details.

Unfortunately, I only work with adults at this time.

My first session

First sessions are discounted to £25 (online) and £35 (in person), based on my slide scales.

Online Sliding Scale

£25 - £50. £50 standard fee.

In Person Sliding Scale

£35 - £60. £60 standard fee.

This is to make counselling more accessible for those with lower incomes. You decide what you're able to pay, and proof of income is NOT required.

Unfortunately, I am currently not in a position to offer free sessions.

What I can help with

Abuse, AIDS/HIV, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Humanistic, Person centred

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Trainees

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English