- Humanistic focus
- CBT tools
- Trauma-aware care
About John
John Andrews is a counsellor who works from a humanistic, client-centred perspective. He offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace. His approach aims to create empathy, authenticity and acceptance so people can find ways to move forward.
John also brings in ideas from psychodynamic and Jungian thinking to look at how past experiences shape present patterns. Sessions often explore early relationships and recurring emotional themes to increase awareness and understanding. This can help when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed or puzzled by repeating difficulties.
He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to help people manage worry, low mood and unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques are offered to support regulation, sleeping difficulties and stress management. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels hard to start or sustain.
John has four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. These include anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing long-term health conditions, chronic pain, caregiving stress and other life transitions.
John is registered with the BACP, works in the United Kingdom and sees people in English. His background combines reflective listening with practical strategies so sessions aim to be both thoughtful and useful. To begin, people are invited to consider what they want to change and take steps at a manageable pace.
John also brings in ideas from psychodynamic and Jungian thinking to look at how past experiences shape present patterns. Sessions often explore early relationships and recurring emotional themes to increase awareness and understanding. This can help when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed or puzzled by repeating difficulties.
He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to help people manage worry, low mood and unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques are offered to support regulation, sleeping difficulties and stress management. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels hard to start or sustain.
John has four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. These include anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing long-term health conditions, chronic pain, caregiving stress and other life transitions.
John is registered with the BACP, works in the United Kingdom and sees people in English. His background combines reflective listening with practical strategies so sessions aim to be both thoughtful and useful. To begin, people are invited to consider what they want to change and take steps at a manageable pace.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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 personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-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 phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
John draws on client-centred therapy which focuses on listening carefully and offering empathy so people can make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach is useful for people who need a steady, accepting space to talk through worries and life changes.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood. CBT tools can be helpful for sleep problems, panic, and managing day-to-day stress.
Finding the right approach is usually a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways of working. That might mean trying an exploratory, insight-focused route for some sessions and more structured, skills-based work in others.
If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit around busy days, cut travel time and make it easier to keep appointments. It can also support shorter check-ins or paced work over weeks while still allowing an evolving therapeutic relationship with a registered or accredited professional.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John work with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma and compassion fatigue, as well as challenges linked to long-term illness and caregiving.
What is his therapeutic style like?
John takes a client-centred, humanistic approach that combines reflective listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people understand and manage their problems.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues, using both exploratory and skills-based methods.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.