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Angharad Thomas Psychotherapy & Counselling

07765 300 800

Online psychotherapy and counselling

Online psychotherapy & counselling in the UK

Accessible, convenient and affordable psychotherapy and counselling from the comfort of your home anywhere in the UK

Online Psychotherapy and counselling are proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy

Online psychotherapy and counselling offer a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings - wherever you are in the UK. 

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Delivered through Zoom, online therapy provides the same confidential and non-judgemental environment as in-person sessions, allowing you to address challenges or gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.

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There is mounting evidence to suggest that online psychotherapy and counselling are at least as effective as in-person sessions, making it a reliable and proven option for support.  Even though we won’t be in the same room, just like if we were together in-person I will help you explore how you’re feeling, try to understand your experiences and support you to make meaningful changes in your life, if that is important to you.  You can learn more about my approach to therapy here.  

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Whether you’re facing specific challenges or seeking greater self-awareness, online therapy can help you take steps toward a more fulfilling life. 

Are your ready?

See how online psychotherapy can help with the next chapter of your life

How Online Therapy Works

Accessing online psychotherapy is straightforward and easy. Here’s how it works:

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  1. Initial Contact: Get in touch via email, phone or text to book a session. I offer flexible appointment times during the day, evenings or weekends. 

  2. Platform Setup: Sessions are conducted via Zoom and I will email you a zoom link to the session 24 hours before the session. Zoom is secure and encrypted, and it’s easy to use.  I’m happy to guide you through the setup should you need.

  3. Your Session: Find a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable and won’t be disturbed or overheard, and we’ll begin your session.

  4. Follow-Up: Further sessions are flexible and tailored to your needs.

Who Can Benefit from Online Psychotherapy?

Online Psychotherapy and counselling helps with many of the same issues as in-person psychotherapy and counselling and can be particularly helpful for:

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  • Anxiety & Stress: Understand what lies beneath the tension and discover new ways of relating to yourself

  • Depression and Low Mood: Explore and make sense of your feelings in a supportive environment

  • Life Transitions: Reflect on who you are becoming in the midst of change

  • Grief and Loss: Space to grieve and make room for what remains

  • Family & Relationship Issues: Improve communication, deepen awareness and connect more authentically

  • Workplace Stress: Look at the roles you inhabit and how they shape your sense of self

  • Self esteem and confidence issues:  Uncover the roots of self-doubt and reconnect with your own worth

 

See more concerns I can help with here

 

Online therapy may not be suitable during an acute mental health crisis, or if you are at risk of harming yourself or others, and it is better that you try to get some face to face support if that is possible.  For urgent emotional support, please contact your GP, NHS 111 or the Samaritans on 116 123.  In an emergency, call 999 or visit your nearest hospital A&E.

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If you’re unsure whether online therapy is right for you, feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.

Benefits of Online Psychotherapy and Counselling

Many people are turning to online therapy for its flexibility and accessibility. Here’s why:

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  • Convenience: Fit therapy into your busy schedule without the need for travel

  • Accessibility: Available to anyone in the UK, regardless of location

  • Comfort: Speak from the privacy and comfort of your own space

  • Flexibility: Ideal for people with mobility challenges, time constraints, or those who feel more at ease in their own environment

  • Cost-Effective: Save time and money, making regular sessions more sustainable over time

  • Privacy: No need to travel to a physical location, which can feel more discreet and secure experience

 

In the early days of the use of technology for psychotherapy and counselling, it was assumed that people might find it harder to open up and that building a strong therapeutic relationship could be more challenging. Whilst this may be true for some, many have experienced quite the opposite. 

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Online psychotherapy and counselling often create a more comfortable and relaxed space where people feel more at ease exploring aspects of their personality, expressing emotions, and processing feelings that might otherwise feel too difficult to share in person, although we will always work together to ensure our sessions move at a pace that feels manageable to you and that out work together is tailored to meet your unique needs.

Find Out More

See how I approach the work and what informs the way I practise psychotherapy and counselling.

Tips to making the most out of your Online Psychotherapy and Counselling Sessions

Create a Private, Comfortable Space

Find a quiet, comfortable spot where you won’t be disturbed, and let others know you’re not available. If needed, arrange childcare or take steps to avoid distractions. Close your email, silence your phone, and settle in with anything that helps you feel at ease — a warm drink, tissues, or a blanket. This is time for you.

Set time aside before and after your session

In-person therapy often includes travel time that helps people shift gears before and after a session. With online therapy, try to create that same space. Give yourself a few minutes beforehand to gather your thoughts, and some time afterwards to process and come back to your day gradually.

Ensure a stable internet connection

A poor internet connection can be frustrating if words are missed or the screen freezes. To avoid this, try to be the only one using the internet during your session, and disconnect any devices you’re not using. Close other apps or windows, and check your device software is up to date.

Embrace the unique dynamics of online therapy

Body language and facial expressions often say a lot about how we feel, but can be harder to notice online. Tuning into your bodily responses — and speaking about them — can bring insight. Silences may feel more awkward too, but exploring how they affect you can open up new areas of awareness and understanding

Adjust to being onscreen

If you're not used to video calls, seeing yourself on screen can feel uncomfortable. You might find it helpful to hide your self-view or adjust your screen layout to focus more fully on the session. If critical thoughts come up, try to notice them — they can offer valuable material for exploration.

Be patient and open to the process

Give online psychotherapy or counselling some time!  Like in person sessions, it is unlikely that online psychotherapy and counselling will provide immediate solutions or insights, and it can take a while to adapt to the process and for our work together to evolve.

  • Do you offer online or phone therapy?
    Yes - As well as seeing clients in person, I also offer psychotherapy and counselling by telephone or online via zoom for adult individuals based in the UK. To get the most out of your online or phone sessions, please ensure that you will be in a quiet environment, free of distractions, where you will not be disturbed. You can read more about online counselling and psychotherapy here
  • Do you do home visits?
    I do not conduct home visits. I do however offer therapy via telephone and online therapy zoom for those unable to attend sessions in person. My Conwy office is conveniently located just a short walk from the train station and bus stops in Conwy town centre. The office is fully wheelchair accessible and there are disabled toilet facilities on site.
  • Do you offer couples counselling or therapy?
    No, I don't currently offer couples counselling or therapy.
  • Do you offer child and adolescent therapy?
    No, I do not see Children and Adolescents under the age of 18 in private practice.
  • Do you offer family therapy?
    No, I specialise in working with adult individuals only and do not offer family therapy. My approach is focused on providing a safe and confidential space for individuals to explore their personal experiences and challenges. If you're seeking family therapy, I recommend reaching out to a therapist who specialises in family and systemic therapy approaches.
  • Can a friend or family member attend a therapy session with me?
    No, I only work with adult individuals, and sessions are designed for you to attend alone. Therapy is a personal and private process, where the focus is entirely on your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Having someone else present could unintentionally shift the focus or influence the dynamic, making it harder for you to explore things fully and freely. By attending alone, we can create a safe and confidential space where you can engage in the work most beneficial to you. If you feel you need additional support outside of therapy, I’m happy to help you think through ways to involve friends or family in your broader support network.
  • Do you offer CBT, ACT, EMDR or DBT?
    I don’t offer structured or manualised approaches such CBT, ACT, EMDR or DBT. Instead, I work as a relational, integrative psychotherapist. My practice is rooted in Humanistic principles and guided by Person-Centred theory, enriched by psychoanalytic ideas, attachment theory, and existential philosophy. At its core, my approach is phenomenological – grounded in a deep, compassionate interest in how your experience and meaning are unfolding in the here-and-now. It’s suitable for a wide range of concerns – including anxiety, low mood, depression, trauma, abuse, self-harm, grief, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, OCD, emotional dysregulation, longstanding patterns that feel hard to shift as well as most other issues that might bring you to therapy. While therapies like CBT, ACT, EMDR or DBT are often recommended for many issues, my approach offers a different path: one that doesn’t focus on fixing or managing symptoms alone, but on understanding the deeper roots of your distress, in the context of a genuine therapeutic relationship. This kind of therapy isn’t about strategies, managing symptoms or surface solutions – it’s about engaging in a collaborative, real relationship that can support lasting emotional change. Together, we make space for what’s complex, messy or hard to name – not to diagnose or label, but to listen carefully to your experience and explore what it might be telling us. This work can offer deep and meaningful transformation, especially if you're seeking more than a set of tools – a space where your inner world can be met with care, curiosity, and depth.
  • Will anyone find out what we discussed?
    I offer a highly confidential service and will therefore not tell anyone that you are attending counselling nor what we discussed. However, I would have to break this confidentiality if I believed there was a serious threat of harm to you or someone else. In such cases, I would always try, where possible, to discuss this with you before taking further action.. If this was the case I would always try, where possible, to discuss this with you before taking further action. There are other occasions I am legally obligated to break confidentiality which are detailed in my psychotherapy and counselling agreement. I also discuss my clinical work in clinical supervision. Clinical supervision involves reviewing my work with a qualified and experienced psychotherapist to support my professional development and ensure the quality of my service. Most professional bodies in the UK, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP), require all members to attend regular supervision, which is widely regarded as ethically necessary. This process helps protect clients and ensures that psychotherapists and counsellors provide an effective service. Client confidentiality is still safeguarded during the supervisory process because clients identifying information, such as full names or any other identifying details, are not disclosed. Additionally, my supervisors are bound by the same ethical code regarding confidentiality as I am.
  • What is clinical supervision?
    Clinical supervision involves reviewing my work with a qualified and experienced psychotherapist to support my professional development and ensure the quality of my service. Most professional bodies in the UK, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP), require all members to attend regular supervision, which is widely regarded as ethically necessary. This process helps protect clients and ensures that psychotherapists and counsellors provide an effective service. Client confidentiality is still safeguarded during the supervisory process because clients identifying information, such as full names or any other identifying details, are not disclosed. Additionally, my supervisors are bound by the same ethical code regarding confidentiality as I am.
  • Will I have to agree a contract?
    Before our initial session, I will send you a psychotherapy and counselling contract that outlines important details such as fees, payment, cancellations, confidentiality, and more. If we decide to work together, this contract will help ensure that we do so within safe and clear boundaries. There is no tie-in period, and you are free to end therapy at any time. You can view my psychotherapy and counselling agreement here
  • What is your cancellation policy?
    Any cancellations within 24 hours of an agreed session that cannot be rearranged for another time in the same week will be charged for in full, except in exceptional circumstances. This policy is in place because I will have set aside the time for your session and will be unlikely to fill the slot on such short notice. If notice is given, I will make every effort to offer an alternative time. On the rare occasion that I need to cancel a session, I will aim to contact you as soon as possible and will endeavour to arrange with you an alternative appointment time.
  • Do you keep notes?
    I only keep a record of your attendance at therapy. This is for administrative purposes and does not include session content or detailed notes about what we discuss. This approach helps ensure your privacy while maintaining the necessary records for managing appointments effectively. Any records I keep are kept in encrypted password protected files and are stored in a separate location to any contact details that I have for you (i.e. your name, phone number or email address).
  • Any other questions?
    Please contact me should you have any other questions and I will do my best to answer them!
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Take the first step towards support and personal growth. Contact me today to book your initial session or learn more about how online psychotherapy can help you.

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