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Tracy Thompson, BACP

Supportive counsellor using body-aware approaches

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About Tracy

Tracy Thompson is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follows their ethical framework. Tracy has worked across the NHS, charity settings and in independent practice, which gives her a wide view of how people seek support.

She helps people facing anxiety, depression and stress, and those coping with trauma or major life changes.

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Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, intimacy concerns and issues around sexuality and gender. Clients bring a range of practical problems, from parenting pressures to career worries and chronic health struggles. Tracy uses a mix of hands-on and talking approaches.

She draws on somatic work to help people notice bodily signals, and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and actions. Cognitive behavioural tools and attachment-focused conversations are also part of sessions when useful. Her way of working is straightforward and respectful.

She treats people as the experts in their story and offers structure, guidance and practical steps to try between sessions. Meetings aim to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and can happen online by video, phone, chat or text messaging.

International clients can work with her, and practical matters such as fees follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that connect body and values online

Tracy blends somatic ideas with acceptance and attachment work to help people in practical ways. Somatic work asks people to notice bodily sensations and patterns, then use that awareness to manage stress, trauma responses and tensions in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small values-based steps, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people try different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they experiment and adapt methods so sessions match the person’s needs rather than forcing a single technique.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, which give flexibility for busy schedules or mobility limits. These options make it easier to link with a therapist from different locations, continue work between in-person appointments, or use a communication style that feels most comfortable. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver effective support through these routes while tailoring the pace and tools to each person.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tracy commonly help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress and trauma, and also works with relationship issues, addictions and sexuality concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and collaborative. She offers structure, listens closely, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in the NHS, charity organisations and independent practice.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
16 years
Licensed
Languages
English