- Client-centred approach
- Practical CBT skills
- Mental health focus
About John
John Andrews is a counsellor who works from humanistic, client-centred principles. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them at their own pace. He uses empathy and authenticity to help people feel understood and to begin making small changes in day-to-day life.
John combines client-centred work with elements of psychodynamic thinking to look at how earlier experiences shape current feelings and habits. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to introduce practical tools for managing stress and anxiety. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change or understand.
With four years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and career issues. He also supports people facing neurodiversity, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and themes such as abandonment and attachment problems.
John takes a collaborative approach to goals. He listens first, then helps people set practical steps they can try between sessions. Those steps might involve simple CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, or exploring personal narratives to build clearer self-understanding.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. The process begins by using the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling system to arrange an initial appointment.
John combines client-centred work with elements of psychodynamic thinking to look at how earlier experiences shape current feelings and habits. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to introduce practical tools for managing stress and anxiety. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change or understand.
With four years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, he has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, and career issues. He also supports people facing neurodiversity, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and themes such as abandonment and attachment problems.
John takes a collaborative approach to goals. He listens first, then helps people set practical steps they can try between sessions. Those steps might involve simple CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, or exploring personal narratives to build clearer self-understanding.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. The process begins by using the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling system to arrange an initial appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How counselling approaches shape online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a warm, accepting space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor listens with empathy to help build insight and self-confidence. This approach is useful for people who need someone to help them sort through feelings and decide what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviours that maintain distress. It often includes simple exercises between sessions for issues such as anxiety, sleep problems, or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and together they will try out techniques that fit the individual. That means sessions can shift over time from talking and exploring to practising new habits, depending on what helps most.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets during sessions and then try them between meetings to see what changes in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor address?
John works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, self-esteem, parenting strain, anger, and career challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is primarily client-centred and humanistic, emphasising empathy and listening, with psychodynamic exploration and practical tools from CBT and mindfulness when useful.
What is the counsellor's background and experience?
He has four years of experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns and life challenges, combining insight-oriented work with practical strategies.
Where is the counsellor based and how is he accredited?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
Yes, international clients are accepted; confirm time zones and scheduling when arranging appointments.
How are fees and payments organised?
Costs vary by location and the site uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability through the site.