| Occupation | Counsellor, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MA Counselling — Durham University |
| Methods | EMDR, Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Gestalt Therapy |
| Registration | BACP-accredited (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Thomas Reid — BACP-accredited counsellor and EMDR therapist based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. He specializes in men's mental health, anger management, and relationship difficulties. Thomas is passionate about breaking down the stigma that prevents many men from seeking therapy and creating a space where men can explore vulnerability without shame.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Anger & rage issues | CBT, Gestalt Therapy, EMDR |
| Men's depression & emotional numbness | Person-Centred Therapy, EMDR |
| Relationship difficulties & communication | Person-Centred Therapy, CBT |
| Fatherhood, masculinity & identity | Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt |
| Divorce, separation & co-parenting | EMDR, CBT |
| Workplace stress & redundancy | CBT, EMDR |
| Male survivors of abuse | EMDR, Person-Centred Therapy |
Thomas's approach is grounded in the person-centred tradition — he believes that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in successful therapy. He combines this with EMDR for trauma processing and CBT for practical coping strategies. Thomas has a particular interest in how traditional masculinity norms can contribute to mental health difficulties and uses Gestalt techniques to help clients reconnect with disowned emotions.
He has worked in NHS IAPT services, men's health charities, and employee assistance programmes across the North East. He offers face-to-face sessions in Newcastle city centre and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.