Kay Thomas Counselling

15/03/2026

11/03/2026

I’m excited to announce that I’ve found a lovely therapy space close to Locksbottom and Bromley for evening appointments. These are limited at present so do get in touch if you think therapy might help you.
Please email info@kaythomascounselling.com for further details or to book an intro call to explore if we could work together

07/03/2026

A new blog and a bit of a personal one this week, with some professional insight because it's about a universal topic: grief.

Having sat with many clients as they come to terms with their loss (and it's not always much-loved people who have died: sometimes it's an abuser or someone they had a complicated relationship with) I've noted some common patterns of thinking, feeling and acting and created a list of what helps, and what doesn't when you're dealing with bereavement.

This blog also contains signposting to helplines, podcasts, drop-in bereavement events and other sources of suppport.

Please feel free to share with anyone who might benefit 🙏

Link in comments, below

02/03/2026

Support for partners of those living with breast cancer launching this month in

🩵 Launching this month ! Free pint and a chat in our fabulous local.
Supported by Thursday’s Child 🩵
Please share

20/02/2026

Many of us have had enough of the incessant rain and gloom of winter this year - but is your low mood persistent and affecting your life and wellbeing? If so, there's a chance you might be living with Seasonal Affective Disorder - or SAD, for short.

I've written a blog about how to spot the signs and symptoms, and what you might do to help yourself if you think you might be suffering. Link in comments, below 👇

Get in touch at info@kaythomascounselling.com if you think therapy might help you talk things through

13/02/2026

Always grateful to those who feel they want to leave a Google review. As a BACP registered member I work within their ethical framework, which has confidentiality at the heart of it. This means counselling isn’t the most obvious sector for garnering reviews - but I’m always truly touched when people take the time to leave one🙏🏻

11/02/2026

Some of my clients have switched to fortnightly sessions so I have some availability coming up.

Please get in touch if you're interested to see how therapy could help you

06/02/2026

TOP 5 WAYS TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY

Anxiety: it's one of the top words used by those looking for therapy. But what is anxiety - and what helps those who are frequently affected by it?

My latest blog features 5 simple ways to cope with anxious thoughts. Link below👇

10/01/2026

I've had lots of enquiries this week and the same question comes up a lot in intro calls or in emails: 'What will happen in the first session?' and it's a great question.

In short, the first therapy session is a little different to subsequent ones. We'll talk about how we work together going forward, confidentiality, practicalities (like where, when, payment, cancellation policies) and we'll establish what it is you're coming to therapy for and what your aims are, too.

I'll also do an assessment - which in practice means I'll ask more direct questions and perhaps talk a little more than I might usually.

I've written a blog that explains a bit more and hopefully demystifies what will happen. You can read more here: https://kaythomascounselling.com/2026/01/09/what-to-expect-in-your-first-therapy-session/

Let me know if there are any other topics you'd like me to write about - anything that helps reassure, explain or make therapy more accessible to those who might feel a bit anxious about seeking help.

04/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all!

Does anyone else dislike ‘new year, new me’ resolutions?

Maybe it’s the grumpy ex women’s mag writer in me (I’ve written this feature dozens of times in the 90s/00s 🥱) but I truly think that January is a terrible time for big changes.

Unless you have real health concerns that need urgently addressing, why not set gentler intentions to be kinder to yourself and do more of what you, your body and your brain love? Fill the dreariest months with joy and learning and breathing and just… being.

Honestly. It’s enough!

(Will continue to attempt to glug more water, though💦)

12/12/2025

Many people find the festive season tricky for lots of reasons and if this is you, you might find saying some of these coping statements from DBT - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy out loud to be useful.

I find DBT really useful for staying present in the here and now and focusing on the things I can control rather than stressing over the things that I can't. And actually speaking these statements out loud engages your brain in a different way than just thinking them, which can help regulate your emotions.

Do any of these resonate with you?

02/12/2025

Talking about death isn’t always easy for adults, but people often find it especially difficult to talk to children about it.

Organisations such as Winston’s Wish, Living On and St Christopher’s Candle project can help - but sometimes a lot can be communicated through play and reading, too

It's never easy talking about loss💙

But reading stories together can help children to navigate sad feelings – from losing a cherished toy, to the death of a family member.

This , we're sharing some of our top books about grief and loss for 5-8 year olds.

https://bit.ly/3K2XZ6s