- Client-centred approach
- Warm listening style
- Focus on relationships
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers an empathic, non-judgemental space for people to be heard. He uses the principles of Client-Centred Therapy to help clients talk through present worries and feel understood. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, whether that is stress, anxiety, grief or relationship concerns.
He draws on three years of experience working across education, social care and community settings. That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth way of working and an emphasis on honest listening. John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school, where he supports children through creative and movement approaches that inform his wider practice.
In sessions he helps people explore feelings such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and the emotional impacts of trauma or abandonment. He also addresses concerns around addiction, sexuality, intimacy, sleeping and eating, and life changes like career shifts or grief. Jealousy and relationship difficulties are included among the topics he will talk through with clients.
His work aims to help people reconnect with their values and inner voice. Conversations often cover patterns from earlier life and how these affect current relationships and choices. John’s approach is patient and relational, offering space to reflect and find clearer direction.
Sessions are provided from the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. The NCPS credential appears in his profile as NCPS. Prospective clients should use the site process to begin and confirm current session options before booking.
He draws on three years of experience working across education, social care and community settings. That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth way of working and an emphasis on honest listening. John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school, where he supports children through creative and movement approaches that inform his wider practice.
In sessions he helps people explore feelings such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and the emotional impacts of trauma or abandonment. He also addresses concerns around addiction, sexuality, intimacy, sleeping and eating, and life changes like career shifts or grief. Jealousy and relationship difficulties are included among the topics he will talk through with clients.
His work aims to help people reconnect with their values and inner voice. Conversations often cover patterns from earlier life and how these affect current relationships and choices. John’s approach is patient and relational, offering space to reflect and find clearer direction.
Sessions are provided from the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. The NCPS credential appears in his profile as NCPS. Prospective clients should use the site process to begin and confirm current session options before booking.
Client-centred approaches for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening, acceptance and a steady, non-directive presence from the counsellor. The therapist focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and helping them explore feelings and choices at their own pace. This approach can help with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.John’s work draws on his school and community experience to use creative, movement-informed ways of encouraging emotional expression where that is useful. These methods are offered as part of a person-centred practice that keeps the client’s experience central and honours their pace and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of starting therapy. The counsellor will work collaboratively to identify what feels most useful, based on your goals and what you want to change. That discussion may lead to trying different ways of talking, reflecting or creative exercises until you find a good fit.
The practical benefits of online sessions include greater ease fitting appointments into busy days and reduced travel time. Online work can make short check-ins or regular weekly sessions easier to maintain around work or family commitments. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.
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
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does John Clare address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His practice follows Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on deep listening, empathy and supporting clients to find their own answers through reflective conversation.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional experience and has worked in education, social care and community settings, which informs a practical and relational way of working.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He provides therapy from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.