About Me

I’m Dr Gareth Thomas Chartered Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and founder of Adapt Mental Health. I am a solution-focused therapist dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals young and old and in various settings. I am a disabled veteran and a wheelchair user who was diagnosed with PTSD since being discharged from the military (army). I can empathise with veterans and disabled/able-bodied people as I have lived knowledge and experience. Finally, I am married and have an older son and a grandchild.

Therapy

My solution-focused approach to therapy is modern and evidence-based. It actively encourages focus on the positive aspects of life. I am qualified in a range of treatments including hypnotherapy, solution-focused brief therapy (talk therapy), and brain-working recursive therapy. This approach recognises strengths and capabilities and encourages engagement more in social activities and interactions, ultimately improving quality of life. I live life to the full and so can you.

Initial Consultation

I offer an initial 30-minute session so that we can have a chat about your situation and decide which is the best therapy for you. I’ll explain how your brain works so that you understand specific problems and associated feelings, behaviours, or symptoms.

Our Activities

primary-location

Primary Location

Heol Pendarren,
Aberdare, CF44 9PX

Email: adapt.mental.health.therapy@gmail.com
Email: gaz776@btinternet.com

Phone: 07886134960

credentials & membership numbers

Credentials & Membership Numbers

British Psychological Society, Associate Fellow
No. 300510

Clifton Practice Solution-focused Hypnotherapy
No. CF0609

National Council for Hypnotherapy Associate Memeber
No. 11610

Association for Solution-focused Hypnotherapists
No. 2409

Brain-working recursive therapy
No. 002368

Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council
No. CNHC09017

Malpractice Insurance: GINS Limited T/A
No. HIS96849

National Hypnotherapy Society MEMBERSHIP
No. HYP24-00680

availability

Availability

I am accepting new clients. I offer online and face-to-face sessions. Online sessions are carried out via Zoom, Teams, WhatsApp and other platforms. Face-to-face meetings will be at my home office.

*Free 30-minute consultation.
£120 per 60-minute session.
For blue badge and veterans £90 per 60-minute session.

I do 60 min per session. If the session goes over you will be charged accordingly based on the hourly rate.

Top Specialities
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Issues
Addiction
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Divorce
Family Conflict
Gambling
Hoarding
Infertility
Infidelity
Life Coaching
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sexual Addiction
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Weight Loss

Communities Served
Participants
Individuals
Couples
Family

Ages
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Groups
Armed Forces

Types of Therapy
Coaching
Family / Marital
Humanistic
Hypnotherapy
Intervention
Person-Centred
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
Peer Support Groups

Note on Top Specialities

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, trauma, grief etc. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Note on Therapy Types

In the first sessions, we will explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate way forward. I often like to use solution-focused brief therapy which is a talking therapy. I use solution-focused hypnotherapy in conjunction with SFBT which will help alleviate stress by putting you in a trance-like state. In more extreme cases I will use brainworking recursive therapy (BWRT).