John Andrews, BACP

John Andrews is a counsellor who uses a warm, person-centred approach to help people talk through difficult feelings. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space and encourages clients to move at a pace that feels right for them.

He combines client-centred work with ideas from psychodynamic and existential perspectives. That means sessions may look at how past experiences and early relationships still shape reactions today. He also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

John has four years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration, which is noted here as a professional credential. He works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues such as jealousy. He also supports people with ADHD, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, and anger management.

Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, attachment and relationship difficulties, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and issues connected to alternative sex culture such as BDSM and kink. He also addresses career strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Sessions aim to build greater self-understanding and practical coping skills. John balances listening and reflective dialogue with active techniques when useful, for example mindfulness exercises or structured behavioural work. He works in English and accepts international clients.

Approaches that guide online counselling and practical benefits

The client-centred approach focuses on listening and empathy, helping people feel heard and understood so they can explore their own solutions. It is useful for problems like low self-esteem, relationship worries, and emotional overwhelm.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses structured exercises and practical strategies to help manage symptoms such as anxiety, sleep difficulties, and unhelpful routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and needs and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative planning can include short practical exercises or more reflective sessions depending on what helps most.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life. It can reduce travel time and allow sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. Different formats suit different people, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can then agree a rhythm and structure that work with your schedule.