- Calm non-judgemental space
- Helps with anxiety
- Focus on life changes
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to be heard and understood. He uses empathy and authenticity to help people make sense of what feels hard right now. He is listed with the NCPS and works from a client-focused stance that aims to centre the person’s experience.
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma and grief. He also helps with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues. Financial and work worries are included among the life pressures he will discuss with clients.
John draws on experience from education, social care and community work. For three years he has carried this background into both online practice and school-based support roles. That day-to-day work with children in an SEMH primary school has influenced his way of listening and responding to emotional expression.
In sessions he offers gentle reflection, active listening and space for people to find their own answers. He helps people notice patterns, reconnect with values, and make practical steps when change is needed. Sessions are described as calm and creative, with attention paid to feelings and practical coping.
John works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the session. It involves deep listening, reflecting what the person says, and creating space for them to notice their thoughts and feelings. This approach is helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship questions because it focuses on what the client wants to explore and change.In practice, the therapist brings warmth and a non-judgemental attitude to conversations. He will work with each person to decide how best to approach their goals, trying different ways of talking and reflecting until something fits. Figuring out the right method is a collaborative process that depends on the person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, such as taking a break during the working day or avoiding travel time. The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm available session formats before booking. Many people find that remote sessions still allow meaningful connection and practical work on issues like stress, coping with change and financial worries.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and related issues such as self-esteem, sleep, eating and addictions. Money and financial worries are also mentioned among the life pressures he will discuss.
What is the therapist's main approach in sessions?
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, offering empathic listening and space for people to explore what matters to them. The focus is on the person's experience and helping them find their own solutions.
What relevant background does the counsellor have?
His background includes work in education, social care and community settings, and three years of overall experience. He also works in an SEMH primary school which informs his practical approach to emotional expression.
Where is the therapist based and how is the registration shown?
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential. The biography states NCPS as the supplied credential detail.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.