- Person-centred work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About John
John Andrews is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression and trauma among other concerns. He also lists support for grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger and career worries.
John combines a person-centred approach with psychodynamic ideas. That means sessions focus on the client's experience in the moment while also looking at patterns that come from past relationships and events. He keeps the conversation straightforward and pays attention to how repeated habits or feelings affect daily life.
In practical terms he talks through what is happening now, notices repeated reactions, and helps people make sense of how the past might be shaping the present. Tools from cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness can be used when helpful to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or sleep disruption.
He has specific interest in issues like ADHD, attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, and the effects of caregiving and chronic illness. John also names work around body image, sexuality and kink culture, blended family dynamics and co-dependency as areas he will address in sessions.
People using his practice typically discuss everyday pressures that come with early adulthood - study, jobs, relationships and identity - as well as deeper life changes and grief. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session to see how the approach fits their needs.
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-centred work focuses on the person's immediate experience. The therapist listens without judging and helps the client name feelings and priorities, which can be useful for stress, low self-esteem and relationship worries.Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical strategies to manage anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful behaviour patterns over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those aims. That choice is revisited as the relationship develops, so the plan can change if something is not working.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make fitting therapy into study or work easier, reduce travel and allow shorter check-ins between tasks. Different ways of meeting also suit different needs - for example a phone call can be a quick check-in, while a video session may allow more conversational nuance. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to fit everyday schedules without promising a particular service.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and trauma, plus relationship and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach alongside psychodynamic ideas, with occasional CBT and mindfulness tools where useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional practice as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and works with people in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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