Thomasina Bates

I offer Counselling face to face, via online video platforms or phone  according to your choice.

You can contact me first of all via text or through the bacp format as you wish. You can try ringing me, but my phone may be on silent as I am often working.

Sessions are usually 50 minutes, up to an hour, although there can be some flexibility here.

I work during usual office hours and sometimes evenings by appointment. Often sessions are weekly but I am also open to scheduling less (or more) frequent sessions, according to your wants and needs.

I am welcoming and affirming of people of minority groups such as LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent peoples, different cultural backgrounds and heritage, GRT community, disabilities and difference. I have training and experience in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I am aware of the potential trauma and struggles people face regarding any discrimination and prejudice. I welcome people of different faiths and beliefs. 

My specialisms include PTSD, I can offer Rewind technique for PTSD (can also be effective for Anxiety disorders).  

I offer a safely contained space for you to address any issues or concerns you may have. My aim is to support and help you resolve issues, heal and move forward in your personal journey.

I am foundationally Person Centred, I've knowledge of other ways of working including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for complex anxiety disorders. I enjoy studying, updating and evolving my practice.

I've built up over 10 years of experience, Accredited, also holding a Supervision Certificate qualification.

Anonymous Client testimonials:

1. "I found Thomasina to be calm, compassionate and consistently professional. She made me feel at ease in the session, enabling me to open up about my difficulties in a safe environment. She was particularly good at making me feel like I had been heard, reflecting on the previous session and pointing out links between what I had said, that I hadn't even thought about. She always ensured I was in an ok place before I left, even after discussing distressing subjects. The sessions with her were extremely helpful and supportive, I would highly recommend her."   J.F.

2. "From the beginning, you created a safe, warm, and genuinely supportive environment—something I hadn’t experienced before in the same way. Your understanding, patience, and compassion made it possible for me to open up and feel truly heard.    

With your support, I’ve been able to face and begin to accept parts of my past that once felt overwhelming. The progress I’ve made is something I never thought I would be capable of, and it has made a real difference in my life. 

Thank you for the care, encouragement, and consistency you brought to each session. Your support has meant more to me than I can fully put into words, and I’m incredibly grateful for the impact you’ve had on my healing journey."    K.T.

3. "A lovely very empathic person, who has helped me immensely." R.W.

I'm here to compassionately help you to address any personal challenges and difficulties, in order for you to make beneficial changes and move onwards in your life’s journey, with increased confidence and wellbeing. 

However therapy is rarely a linear process and a little like detoxing can sometimes be uncomfortable, even emotionally painful at times as emotions and issues unravel and come to the surface to be expressed, worked with, accepted and resolved. 

I aim to help you overcome overwhelming emotional challenges and see this as an important part of the therapy. I will consult you, attentively listening, as your wishes, thoughts and feelings take priority.

We can talk about past, present and/or future as you wish, all these aspects can be important. I regard our work together as a collaborative working alliance where I am facilitating you to explore and travel wherever you need to go, in the therapeutic process. At times I may encourage you in your exploration with questions, reflections and observations.

I practice SGI Buddhism, however I am open minded to other religions, philosophies and ways of understanding life. I am willing to explore existential issues (e.g. death, isolation, freedom, meaning and identity) if appropriate. I am interested in spirituality and if this is something you wish to talk about, then I am open to doing so.

The therapy is not necessarily confined to talking. I can also offer other approaches including guided relaxation, working with objects, drawing, use of colour and writing. I can offer a tailor made pluralistic service, developed with the unique whole person in mind.

I may offer info, different perspectives, different approaches and techniques or psychoeducation at times if I feel appropriate, but one of my aims is to always empower you, so I will never tell you what to do. I believe it's healthier for you to make your own decisions, coming to your own realisations and understandings with my support and facilitation of the process. 

I am offering a free 20 minute phone consultation so that we can discuss working together, to see if you are happy to proceed.

I'm offering a safely contained space for you to address any issues or concerns you may have in a way that suits you. My aim is to support and help you resolve issues, heal and move forward in your personal journey. We will have time in our first session to begin our work together as well as discussing your best hopes for the outcome of therapy.

I can email you my contract and it can be sent back to me by email with your signature (can be simply typed) or I can print it for you if we have face to face sessions. This outlines confidentiality amongst other considerations like cancellations and rearrangements. We will have time in our first session to begin our work together as well as discussing your best hopes for the outcome of therapy.

Anything talked about is confidential unless something arises of significant concern. This is a basic requirement of professional counselling.

I am welcoming and affirming of minority groups such as LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent peoples, GRT community, disabilities and difference. I have training and experience in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I am aware of the potential trauma and struggles people face regarding any discrimination and prejudice. I welcome people of different faiths and beliefs.

My belief is, as human beings we are all inherently respect worthy and have immense potential. I have the utmost respect for others choices regarding their beliefs and have worked successfully with people who have different beliefs, religions and philosophies about life.

My past experiences as a client, of helpful and also distressing counselling, have positively informed my counselling practice. I can say, with hand on heart, I have proudly overcome some truly painful areas of my life. This gives me profound hope for others to overcome suffering, transforming their life in the process.

I work flexible hours and will consider holding sessions on evenings as well as within usual office hours.

I am happy to work face to face at my home, online video, online audio or via telephone. I realise that different people have different needs and preferences.

As well as Therapists and Trainees, I am open to working with different professionals, providing Reflective Supervision, whose work potentially involves levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I am flexible with the time and can do an hour or an hour and a half if needed, as this is the basic BACP requirement per month.

If a cotinuous hour and a half, the rate is from £65. I am open to negotiating a lower rate for Trainees.

I would also consider doing groups of up to 4 Supervisees per group. This would be at less expense for the participants and half the time can be claimed by each Supervisee (1 hour). This would be 2 hours long. 

I am offering Clinical Supervision to Counsellors and Psychotherapists, including Trainees and also Reflective Practice Supervision for other professionals working with distress, who are supporting and helping Adults and Teens. This could be Lived Experience Support workers for example.  

I've built up over a decade of experience as a Counsellor firstly with the Charitable Sector regarding Rape, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Bereavement. I went on to develop my Private Practice and work for an EAP company. I currently have 4 years of experience working as a Supervisor and enjoy supporting other professionals. I believe Supervision can be an invigorating, exploratory endeavour which can be illuminating.

I hold a CPCAB Level 6 certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, qualifying in 2022. 

I also hold a FAA Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding 2026.

Discrimination and violation of human rights is a common issue I encounter in therapeutic work. I have experience of working with LGBTQ+ people and people who have experienced racism. I have an interest in Human rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, making this part of my Continual Professional Development.

Severe Anxiety is another issue I felt compelled to study in depth, where I've gained experience helping clients with this presentation.

I use the Seven Eyed model of Supervision, Proctors model and IDM. In foundation I am Person Centred. I may integrate other therapeutic approaches and Supervision models.

My work is underpinned by the BACP Ethical framework.

Supervisee Testimonial:

"I have found immense value in Supervision with Thomasina. She offers a deeply nourishing space to explore and reflect on my case work and my own processes.

I feel heard and valued as a person, as well as being supported and encouraged as a practitioner.

I have come out of every session feeling both lighter and better equipped with new insights and ideas for interventions. Thank you." Suzanna N

I am offering a space for you to air any concerns, thoughts and feelings about your practice that may arise. I hope to be able to help you feel comfortable and listened to empathically and in a sensitive manner.

You can expect to be supported in your practice as a person in your own right who is working with distress and others mental health concerns. Your wellbeing is important, as well as your professional practice and professional development.

As well as working with Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental health professionals, I am open to Supervising other professionals such as Social workers, IDVAs, Coaches, Care workers, Teachers, Police, etc. All these professions potentially involve high levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I practice SGI Buddhism and have an interest in Spirituality and Existential concerns. I'm open for these subjects to come into the Supervision if appropriate. I personally strive to engage in Self- development and have undertaken much therapy myself. I have overcome much of my own trauma and unhappiness, which I believe gives me additional insight and knowledge. I am still working on myself, which simultaneously helps to motivate me in my work as a Supervisor and Therapist.

My other interests include Buddhist chanting, practice, study and being part of the Buddhist community in Cornwall. I also do yoga regularly. Friendship is important to me. I design and make ceramics as a hobby and enjoy being outdoors, be it cycling, walking or swimming. I enjoy adventuring in unknown places.

I offer for free, approximately 20 mins on the phone to discuss your needs, the Supervision service and to subsequently decide whether we wish to begin working together.

There is a simple contract, including confidentiality and terms of service that can be added to, if you have additional needs, interests or desires regarding the Supervision work. 

I can send this via email to be viewed, possibly amended or added to and sent back to me with your signature (typed is fine). I can also print this out and bring to the first session. 

Please note I only can offer video online, online audio or via telephone/ mobile phone. Sorry but face to face is not an option.

I am flexible with my time and will consider evening appointments as well as working office hours during the week. 

As well as Therapists and Trainees I am open to working with different professionals, providing Reflective Supervision, whose work potentially involves levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I am flexible with the time and can do an hour or an hour and a half if needed, as this is the basic BACP requirement per month.

If an hour and a half continuously, the rate is from £65. I am open to negotiating a lower rate for Trainees.

I would also consider doing groups of up to 4 Supervisees per group. This would be at less expense for the participants and half the time can be claimed by each Supervisee (1 hour). This would be 2 hours long. 

I am offering Clinical Supervision to Counsellors and Psychotherapists, including Trainees and also Reflective Practice Supervision for other professionals working with distress, who are supporting and helping Adults and late Teens. This could be Lived Experience Support workers for example.

I've built up over a decade of experience as a Counsellor firstly with the Charitable Sector regarding Rape, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Bereavement. I went on to develop my Private Practice and work for an EAP company. I currently have 4 years of experience working as a Supervisor and enjoy supporting other professionals. I believe Supervision can be an invigorating, exploratory endeavour which can be illuminating.

I hold a CPCAB Level 6 certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision 2022. 

I also hold a FAA Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding 2026.

Discrimination and violation of human rights is a common issue I encounter in therapeutic work. I have experience of working with LGBTQ+ people and people who have experienced racism. I have an interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, making this part of my Continual Professional Development.

Severe Anxiety is another issue I felt compelled to study in depth, where I've gained experience helping clients with this presentation.

I use the Seven Eyed model, Proctors model and IDM. In foundation I am Person Centred. I may integrate other therapeutic approaches and Supervision models.

My work is underpinned by the BACP Ethical framework.

Supervisee Testimonial:

"I have found immense value in Supervision with Thomasina. She offers a deeply nourishing space to explore and reflect on my case work and my own processes.

I feel heard and valued as a person, as well as being supported and encouraged as a practitioner.

I have come out of every session feeling both lighter and better equipped with new insights and ideas for interventions. Thank you." Suzanna N 

I am offering a space for you to air any concerns, thoughts and feelings about your practice that may arise. I hope to be able to help you feel comfortable and listened to empathically and in a sensitive manner.

You can expect to be supported in your practice and as a person in your own right who is working with distress and others mental health concerns. Your wellbeing is important, as well as your professional practice and professional development.

As well as working with Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental health professionals, I am open to Supervising other professionals such as Social workers, IDVAs, Coaches, Care workers, Teachers, Police, etc. All these professions potentially involve high levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I practice SGI Buddhism and have an interest in Spirituality and Existential concerns. I'm open for these subjects to come into the Supervision if appropriate. I personally strive to engage in Self- development and have undertaken much therapy myself. I have overcome much of my own trauma and unhappiness, which I believe gives me additional insight and knowledge. I am still working on myself, which simultaneously helps to motivate me in my work as a Supervisor and Therapist.

My other interests include Buddhist chanting, practice, study and being part of the Buddhist community in Cornwall. Friendship is important to me. I design and make ceramics as a hobby and enjoy being outdoors, be it cycling, walking or swimming. I like adventuring in new places I have never visited before.  

I offer for free approximately 20 mins on the phone, for you to decide whether you want to work with me.

There is a simple contract, including confidentiality and terms of service that can be added to, if you have additional needs, interests or desires regarding the Supervision work. 

I can send this via email to be viewed, filled in, signed (typed is fine) and sent back to me.  

Please note I can only offer video, online or via telephone/ mobile phone. Sorry but face to face is not an option.

I work flexible hours and will consider holding sessions in the evenings as well as within usual office hours.

As well as Therapists and Trainees, I am also open to supporting different professionals, providing Reflective Supervision, whose work potentially involves levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I am flexible with the time and can do an hour or an hour and a half if needed, as this is the basic BACP requirement per month.

If an hour and a half, the rate is from £65. I am open to negotiating a lower rate for Trainees.

I would also consider doing groups of up to 4 Supervisees per group. This would be at less expense for the participants and half the time can be claimed by each Supervisee (1 hour). This would be 2 hours long. 

I am offering Clinical Supervision to Counsellors and Psychotherapists including Trainees and also Reflective Practice Supervision for other professionals working with distress, who are supporting and helping Adults and Teens. This could be Lived Experience Support workers for example.

I've built up over a decade of experience as a Counsellor firstly with the Charitable Sector regarding Rape, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Bereavement. I worked for Betterhelp online. I went on to develop my Private Practice and work for an EAP company. 

I currently have 4 years of experience working as a Supervisor and enjoy supporting other professionals. I believe Supervision can be an invigorating, exploratory endeavour which can be illuminating.

I hold a CPCAB Level 6 certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision 2022. 

I have a FAA Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding 2026.

Discrimination and violation of human rights is a common issue I encounter in therapeutic work. I have experience of working with LGBTQ+ people and people who have experienced racism. I have an interest in Human rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, making this part of my Continual Professional Development.

Severe Anxiety is another issue I felt compelled to study in depth (including ERP), where I've gained experience helping clients with this presentation.

I use the Seven Eyed model of Supervision, Proctors model and the IDM. In foundation I am Person Centred. I may integrate other therapeutic approaches and Supervision models.

My work is underpinned by the BACP Ethical framework.

Supervisee Testimonial:

"I have found immense value in Supervision with Thomasina. She offers a deeply nourishing space to explore and reflect on my case work and my own processes.

I feel heard and valued as a person, as well as being supported and encouraged as a practitioner.

I have come out of every session feeling both lighter and better equipped with new insights and ideas for interventions. Thank you." Suzanna N 

I am offering a space for you to air any concerns, thoughts and feelings about your practice that may arise. I hope to be able to help you feel comfortable and listened to empathically and in a sensitive manner.

You can expect to be supported in your practice and as a person in your own right who is working with distress and others mental health concerns. Your wellbeing is important, as well as your professional practice and professional development.

As well as working with Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental health professionals, I am open to Supervising other professionals such as Social workers, IDVAs, Coaches, Care workers, Teachers, Police, etc. All these professions potentially involve high levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I practice SGI Buddhism and have an interest in Spirituality and Existential concerns. I'm open for these subjects to come into the Supervision if appropriate. I personally strive to engage in Self- development and have undertaken therapy myself. I have overcome much of my own trauma and unhappiness, which I believe gives me additional insight and knowledge. I am still working on myself, which simultaneously helps to motivate me in my work as a Supervisor and Therapist.

My other interests include Buddhist chanting, practice, study and being part of the Buddhist community in Cornwall. Friendship is important to me. I design and make ceramics as a hobby and enjoy being outdoors, be it cycling, walking or swimming. I like adventuring in new places I have never visited before. 

I offer for free approximately 20 mins on the phone to discuss the Supervision and potentially working together. 

There is a simple contract, including confidentiality and terms of service that can be added to, if you have additional needs, interests or desires regarding the Supervision work. 

I can send this via email to be looked over, discussed, amended or added to if needed, signed (typed is fine) and sent back to me.  

Please note I can only offer online (video platform) or via telephone/ mobile phone. Sorry but face to face is not an option.

I am open to working with professionals from differing backgrounds and professions, providing Clinical and Reflective Supervision, whose work potentially involves levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I am flexible with the time and can do an hour or an hour and a half if needed, as this is the basic BACP requirement per month.

If an hour and a half, the rate is from £65. I am open to negotiating a lower rate for Trainees.

I would also consider doing groups of up to 4 Supervisees per group. This would be at less expense for the participants and half the time can be claimed by each Supervisee. This would be 2 hours long. 

I am offering Clinical Supervision to Counsellors and Psychotherapists, including Trainees and also Reflective Practice Supervision for other professionals working with distress, who are supporting and helping Adults and late Teens. This could be Lived Experience Support workers for example.

I've built up over a decade of experience as a Counsellor firstly with the Charitable Sector regarding Rape, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Bereavement. I went on to develop my Private Practice and work for an EAP company. I currently have over 3 years of experience working as a Supervisor and enjoy supporting other professionals. I believe Supervision can be an invigorating, exploratory endeavour which can be illuminating.

I hold a CPCAB Level 6 certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, qualifying in 2022. 

I also hold a FAA Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding 2026.

Discrimination and violation of human rights is a common issue I encounter in therapeutic work and is of interest to me. I have experience of working with LGBTQ+ people and people who have experienced racism. I have an interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, making this part of my ongoing Continual Professional Development.

Severe Anxiety is another issue I felt compelled to study in depth, where I have gained experience helping clients with this presentation.

I primarily use the Seven Eyed model, Proctors model and IDM as frameworks and in foundation I am Person Centred in my approach.

My work is underpinned by the BACP Ethical framework.

Supervisee Testimonial:

"I have found immense value in Supervision with Thomasina. She offers a deeply nourishing space to explore and reflect on my case work and my own processes.

I feel heard and valued as a person, as well as being supported and encouraged as a practitioner.

I have come out of every session feeling both lighter and better equipped with new insights and ideas for interventions. Thank you." Suzanna N 

I am offering a space to air any concerns, thoughts and feelings about your practice that may arise. I hope to be able to help you feel comfortable and listened to empathically and in a sensitive manner.

You can expect to be supported in your practice and as a person in your own right who is working with distress and others mental health concerns. Your wellbeing is important, as well as your professional practice and professional development.

As well as working with Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental health professionals, I am open to Supervising other professionals such as Social workers, IDVAs, Coaches, Care workers, Teachers, Police, etc. All these professions potentially involve high levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I practice SGI Buddhism and have an interest in Spirituality and Existential concerns. I'm open for these subjects to come into the Supervision if appropriate. I personally strive to engage in Self- development and have undertaken much therapy myself. I have overcome much of my own trauma and unhappiness, which I believe gives me additional insight and knowledge. I am still working on myself, which simultaneously helps to motivate me in my work as a Supervisor and Therapist.

My other interests include Buddhist chanting, practice, study and being part of the Buddhist community in Cornwall. Friendship is important to me. I design and make ceramics as a hobby and enjoy being outdoors, be it cycling, walking or swimming. I like adventuring in new places I have never visited before. 

I offer for free, approximately 20 mins on the phone, to discuss working together and for you/ us to come to a decision as to whether this is suitable. 

There is a simple contract, including confidentiality and terms of service, that can be added to if you have additional needs, interests or desires regarding the Supervision work. 

I can send this via email to be looked over, possibly amended and agreed to, if satisfied.  

Please note I can only offer video, online or via telephone/ mobile phone. Sorry, but face to face is not an option.

I am open to working with different professionals as well as Therapists, providing Clinical or Reflective Supervision, whose work potentially involves levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I work flexible hours and will consider holding sessions on evenings as well as within usual office hours.

I am flexible with the time and can do an hour or an hour and a half if needed, as this is the basic BACP requirement per month.

If an hour and a half, the rate is from £65. I am open to negotiating a slightly lower rate for Trainees.

I would also consider doing groups of up to 4 Supervisees per group. This would be at less expense for the participants and half the time can be claimed by each Supervisee. This would be 2 hours long. 

I'm offering Clinical Supervision to Counsellors and Psychotherapists, including Trainees and also Reflective Practice Supervision for other professionals working with distress, who are supporting and helping Adults and Teens. This could be Lived Experience Support workers for example.

I've built up over a decade of experience as a Counsellor firstly with the Charitable Sector regarding Rape, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Bereavement. I worked for Better Help online. I have 4 years of experience working as a Supervisor and enjoy supporting other professionals. I believe Supervision can be an invigorating, exploratory endeavour which can be illuminating.

I currently have a Private Practice and work for an EAP company.

I hold a CPCAB Level 6 certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision 2022. 

I also hold a FAA Level 3 Certificate in Safeguarding 2026.

Discrimination and violation of human rights is a common issue encountered in therapeutic work and is of importance to me. I have experience of working with LGBTQ+ people and people who have experienced racism. I have an interest in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, making this part of my Continual Professional Development.

Severe Anxiety is another issue I felt compelled to study in depth and have gained experience helping clients with this presentation.

I use the Seven Eyed model, Proctors model and IDM as a framework. In foundation I am Person Centred. At times I integrate other therapeutic approaches and Supervision models.

My work is underpinned by the BACP Ethical framework.

Supervisee Testimonial:

"I have found immense value in Supervision with Thomasina. She offers a deeply nourishing space to explore and reflect on my case work and my own processes.

I feel heard and valued as a person, as well as being supported and encouraged as a practitioner.

I have come out of every session feeling both lighter and better equipped with new insights and ideas for interventions. Thank you." Suzanna N 

I am offering a space for you to air any concerns, thoughts and feelings about your practice that may arise. I hope to be able to help you feel comfortable and listened to empathically and in a sensitive manner.

You can expect to be supported in your practice, as a person in your own right who is working with distress and others mental health concerns. Your wellbeing is important, as well as your professional practice and professional development.

As well as working with Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental health professionals, I am open to Supervising other professionals such as Social workers, IDVAs, Coaches, Care workers, Teachers, Police, etc. All these professions potentially involve high levels of stress, complexity and ethical concerns.

I practice SGI Buddhism and have an interest in Spirituality and Existential concerns. I'm open for these subjects to come into the Supervision if appropriate. I personally strive to engage in Self- development and have undertaken much therapy myself. I have overcome much of my own trauma and unhappiness, which I believe gives me additional insight and knowledge. I am still working on myself, which simultaneously helps to motivate me in my work as a Supervisor and Therapist.

My other interests include Buddhist chanting, practice, study and being part of the Buddhist community in Cornwall. Friendship is important to me. I design and make ceramics as a hobby and enjoy being outdoors, be it cycling, walking or swimming. I like adventuring in new places I have never visited before. 

I offer for free, approximately 20 mins on the phone, to discuss working together and come to a decision as to whether this is mutually suitable.

There is a simple contract, including confidentiality and terms of service, that can be added to if you have additional needs, interests or desires regarding the Supervision work. 

I can send this via email to be looked over, possibly amended and agreed to with simply a typed signature, if happy to do so.