Hal Thompson

Hal Thompson recognises the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to offer a professional, approachable space for that work. He is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a Master’s degree in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy from Birkbeck, University of London, as well as a BA in psychology from the University of Sussex.

He has 3 years of experience providing therapy services and has worked in mental health across public and private settings, having previously worked in the arts and education. His practice is grounded in psychodynamic principles, exploring how past experiences and habitual coping patterns influence life in the present, often through unconscious processes.

Each person’s therapeutic journey is treated as unique, and Hal seeks to develop a collaborative plan in which different parts of the self can be invited, understood, and changed where needed. He also draws on training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and internal family systems (IFS) and will integrate techniques from these approaches when they feel appropriate and useful.

Hal works with gentle curiosity and compassion, examining the often hidden causes of stuckness and distress and helping clients identify pathways toward greater understanding, healing, and wellbeing.