- Empathic listening
- Support with anxiety
- Practical clarity
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on listening with empathy and respect. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what is hardest right now. He frames sessions around each person's needs and aims to help them find clearer direction and more ease in daily life.
He commonly supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief and trauma, and he also works with concerns such as self-esteem, relationship difficulties, addictions and ADHD. He helps people navigate life changes, burnout and issues around identity and intimacy. His practice also includes work with parenting and family-related challenges, and a broad range of additional focus areas that inform his perspective.
John splits his time between online practice and a role in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That school work uses creative and movement-based approaches and has deepened his understanding of emotional expression and regulation. He draws on this background to keep sessions practical and grounded for adults.
He holds NCPS, which is shown as his listed credential. He has three years of professional experience working in education, social care and community settings. Sessions are offered in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair people with a suitable therapist, and scheduling follows from that. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
He commonly supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief and trauma, and he also works with concerns such as self-esteem, relationship difficulties, addictions and ADHD. He helps people navigate life changes, burnout and issues around identity and intimacy. His practice also includes work with parenting and family-related challenges, and a broad range of additional focus areas that inform his perspective.
John splits his time between online practice and a role in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That school work uses creative and movement-based approaches and has deepened his understanding of emotional expression and regulation. He draws on this background to keep sessions practical and grounded for adults.
He holds NCPS, which is shown as his listed credential. He has three years of professional experience working in education, social care and community settings. Sessions are offered in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair people with a suitable therapist, and scheduling follows from that. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
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 personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-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 phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Person-centred work and online therapy
John practises client-centred therapy, which centres on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. In sessions he follows what feels most important to the person and offers a calm, non-judgemental presence to help them clarify values and next steps.His school work with children using creative and movement-based approaches has informed how he notices emotion and bodily expression. He brings that same attentiveness to adults, drawing on gentle inquiry and reflective listening to help people process grief, trauma, anxiety and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful, checking goals and preferences as therapy progresses. This collaborative planning means the style of sessions can shift if different support is needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy include being able to fit sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to choose a quieter moment that suits the person’s schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and works with issues like self-esteem, addictions, relationship challenges and parenting concerns.
What is the counsellor's therapeutic style?
His work is person-centred, which means sessions focus on deep listening, empathy and following what matters most to the person in the room.
What relevant experience does he bring?
He has three years of experience in education, social care and community settings and also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are listed?
The practice is based in the United Kingdom and he lists NCPS as his credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK access sessions?
He is not currently accepting international clients, so sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.