Thomas Kerridge

Thomas Kerridge is a PACFA counsellor with eight years of experience helping people facing addictions, anger, big life changes and compassion fatigue. He starts by listening to what matters to each person and works from their strengths. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and respectful of the effort it takes to seek help.

In sessions he focuses on practical ways to reduce intense reactions and regain control. Conversations centre on skills people can use when they feel overwhelmed and on spotting patterns that feed anger or addictive behaviour. He keeps explanations plain and gives clear, achievable suggestions to try between meetings.

Thomas values collaboration. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life, and he helps them test different strategies to see what fits. Progress is paced to what the person needs, with attention to setbacks as part of learning.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to everyday problems. This includes short-term tools for calming and longer-term work on habits and thinking styles. The aim is steady improvement in how someone copes, not quick fixes.

People contacting Thomas usually start by filling a short matching questionnaire and arranging times that suit them. He works from Australia and holds PACFA as his credential. Sessions are conducted in English.

How therapeutic approaches and online support work together

Thomas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach he uses teaches skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactivity; it helps when anger or strong urges feel overwhelming. Another approach focuses on changing unhelpful behaviour patterns and routines that keep addiction and distress going; it involves small experiments and habit-building tasks between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that suit their situation, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. The client’s experience guides what is kept, modified or dropped over time.

If you are considering online therapy with him, confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in his biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It is also useful for following up on skills practice between meetings. Discuss available formats when you match and schedule so sessions fit your daily routine.