Tom Underwood

Tom Underwood is a qualified therapist and is a registered member of the BACP, working in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Clapham. Being an Integrative therapist allows him to tailor his practice to an individual’s needs drawing from humanistic approaches to therapy (person-centred, psychodynamic, relational, and solution-focused), whilst also encouraging a collaborative & safe working relationship. Tom offers a non-judgmental space for his clients and leads his sessions with curiosity, empathy, and a desire to promote positive change. Tom has a wide range of experience of providing both short and long-term therapy for various issues such as Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Confidence, Depression, Self-Esteem, OCD, ADHD, Sexuality, Relationships, Guilt, Shame, and Isolation, amongst others.

After gaining a degree in Psychology early on in his career, Tom then moved towards the corporate sector and also lived abroad for years in various countries. After seeing more of the world and gaining a broader set of life experiences, Tom decided to return to Psychology, and more specifically to Counselling and Psychotherapy, with the goal of training in a profession that combined his affinity for people with an opportunity to give back to others. He has developed a keen appreciation of diversity and interest in LGBTQ+ issues.

Throughout his time at The Awareness Centre, Tom has worked within our Low-Cost service whilst on training, as well as in our NHS department as an Administrator, Counselling Services Coordinator, and Clinical Team Leader. Tom has a genuine desire to support therapists’ professional development and currently does so working as a Senior Placement Lead within our NHS services. With a wealth of experience gained during his time at The Awareness Centre, this enables him to support both our therapists and clients within our services.