John Odutemu, HCPC

John Odutemu is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are struggling with relationship problems, jealousy, addiction, low self-esteem, anxiety and mood difficulties. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can begin to talk about what matters to them.

He uses straightforward conversations to understand each person's situation and goals. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. He helps people build practical skills for managing stress, strong emotions and unhelpful thinking patterns.

John draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and acceptance-based ideas to help people live according to their values. He also uses attachment-informed work to look at how early relationships affect trust, closeness and jealousy in adult life.

Over his career he has supported people with grief, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar difficulties, and issues linked to sexuality and identity. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, which is shown as HCPC.

John tailors the pace and focus of therapy to the person in front of him. He recognises that starting therapy takes courage, and works with clients to set clear, manageable steps so progress feels achievable.

How his approaches translate to online work

John uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that make problems worse. CBT often includes practical exercises, homework tasks and clearer ways to test negative beliefs about relationships or self-worth.

He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy which encourages people to notice difficult feelings without getting driven by them, and to choose actions that match their values. This can help with issues such as anxiety, low mood and relationship-driven jealousy.

Attachment-based work is another strand he uses to look at how past relationship experiences shape trust, closeness and emotional reactions today. That approach helps when jealousy or intimacy problems feel linked to earlier experiences of loss or abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and adapt the plan as goals change. The choice is collaborative and can include skill practice, values work or exploring emotional patterns.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life or travel, and can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered professionals and therapists often use remote sessions to help people access consistent care without long journeys.