John Goodrick, BACP

John Goodrick is a therapeutic counsellor who offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed. He writes simply and listens carefully. He aims to make conversations easy to follow and never patronising. If you are dealing with jealousy alongside stress, anxiety or low mood, he can help you talk things through and find clearer steps forward.

John draws on ten years of work in mental health settings. That background shaped his practical approach. He uses everyday language and focuses on what matters now rather than jargon. Sessions centre on what the person wants to change and on small, manageable actions to try between meetings.

He holds a diploma in therapeutic counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. He also has a BSc Hons in Sociology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance, which inform his understanding of life choices and social context.

People who come to him often bring stress, relationship concerns, grief, addiction issues, trauma, sleep or eating problems, or questions about identity and purpose. He also works with mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD and anger. Conversations explore feelings, behaviour patterns and practical coping strategies.

John works with each person to build an open space for honest talk. He helps people set realistic goals and reviews progress together. To start, he asks a few simple questions to match needs and then arranges sessions according to scheduling options.

How different approaches can help online

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking, reflection and practical change. One common approach is talking therapy that helps people identify patterns in thinking and behaviour, which is useful for anxiety, depression and jealousy. Another is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into small steps and experiments to try between sessions, which helps with stress, anger and motivation.

Finding the right way to work is a joint effort. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try approaches that match their goals, and adjust methods over time. This helps make sure the work feels relevant and manageable for each person.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and offering more flexible scheduling. Some people prefer a shorter check-in while on a break, or a video conversation that lets them show how an issue looks day to day. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain which format is likely to suit your needs and daily routine.