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Thomas Kidd

Thomas Kidd, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Anger and stress support

  • Anger management
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self-esteem work

About Thomas

Thomas Kidd is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing ADHD challenges, intimacy-related issues, and career concerns.

Thomas focuses on practical conversation and clear steps rather than abstract theory. Sessions tend to centre on talking through what is happening now, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes to see what helps. He pays attention to communication problems, control issues, and the particular strain that caregiving can bring.

He also helps people manage resentment, guilt and shame, and hopes to make space for rebuilding self-respect and practising self-love. Men’s issues and questions about forgiveness are listed among his additional focus areas. Thomas aims to work at a calm pace so people can test new ways of responding to anger and frustration.

In practical terms he adapts conversations and the treatment plan to each person’s needs. That may mean short exercises to try between sessions, clearer boundaries at work, or techniques to lower the immediate physical rush of anger. He encourages straightforward feedback about what does and does not help.

To begin, Thomas asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches used in remote counselling and how they help

Thomas works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is cognitive-style work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test more helpful ways of thinking; this can reduce the build-up of anger and persistent worry. Another common technique involves behavioural experiments and small exposure tasks where people try different responses to triggers, which can improve tolerance of frustration and reduce impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past attempts, and what feels achievable, and then choose methods together. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as progress is seen or as life circumstances change.

If you prefer sessions at a distance, confirm the exact session formats before booking because they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caregiving by avoiding travel. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be useful for shorter check-ins, while video sessions allow for visual cues and more conversational depth. Registered or accredited professionals typically aim to match the format to what helps with the issues you bring.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus ADHD and career or intimacy-related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

Thomas uses practical conversation and clear steps, focusing on current patterns and small changes people can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is credentialed with the NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions organised and what do they cost?

Session costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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