Theresa Cadd , BACP, NCPS

Theresa Cadd is a counsellor based in Swansea, South Wales. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Theresa has practised since 2018 and draws on a mix of approaches to help people facing difficult moments.

Theresa describes her style as kind, patient and non-judgemental. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship difficulties. She uses straightforward techniques so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

Her background includes time working for the mental health charity MIND and counselling roles in education. Those roles brought experience of seeing many different problems and adapting how she works to fit each person. Theresa now runs a private practice where she meets people from a range of backgrounds.

Theresa blends client-centred ideas with cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic thinking. That mixture lets her offer practical steps alongside space to reflect on deeper patterns. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals when people want quicker change.

In a typical session Theresa listens without interrupting and helps clients try small, realistic changes. She offers techniques such as thought-challenging, simple mindfulness and clearer communication skills. The work is collaborative so clients set the pace and focus.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy works

Theresa commonly uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so the person feels heard and understood; it suits people who want a supportive space to talk through emotions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and then practises small changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Theresa works collaboratively to pick what fits. She will discuss goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made. That way the work stays practical and matched to each person's needs and preferences.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation, phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and busy days while still using evidence-informed methods provided by registered or accredited professionals.