Theresa Cadd, BACP, NCPS

Theresa Cadd is a counsellor based in Swansea, South Wales, who has practised since qualifying in 2018. She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and runs a private practice where she aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. Theresa describes her work as warm and patient, and she focuses on helping people through difficult life moments, including midlife transitions.

Her style blends structured and person-centred methods. She uses cognitive-behavioural techniques for practical problem solving and draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that keep repeating. Sessions often include simple exercises such as mindfulness, communication tools, and steps to test new behaviours between meetings.

Theresa has five years of experience that includes roles at the mental health charity MIND and counselling in education settings. Those experiences shaped her ability to adapt to different pressures and to listen without judgement. She aims to work collaboratively so clients know what to expect and can feed into their plan of work.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, struggling with identity or body image, and coping with life changes. She also lists support for ADHD, bipolar, intimacy and sexual difficulties, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.

Theresa aims to help clients build confidence and self-trust. She frames goals together with each person and chooses techniques to match those goals. The overall emphasis is on practical steps and clearer thinking so everyday life becomes easier to manage.

Therapeutic approaches used in online work and how they help

Theresa draws on cognitive-behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or sleep difficulties. She also uses client-centred work that prioritises listening and building trust, helping people explore values, relationships, and identity at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Theresa aims to agree on goals and try methods together, adjusting them as progress or new needs appear. She invites clients to give feedback so sessions remain practical and relevant to day-to-day life.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Registered or accredited professionals like Theresa can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so the work remains focused on real-life changes.