- Person-centred approach
- Support for grief
- Helps with anxiety
About John
John Clare is a counsellor who works in a person-centred way to create a calm, creative space where people feel heard and respected. He uses empathy and authenticity to help people talk through anxiety, grief, trauma, identity questions and everyday overwhelm. John’s approach aims to support people who want to make a change or simply understand themselves better.
He combines online work with experience in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That role involves creative and movement-based approaches with children and has shaped his understanding of emotional expression and regulation. Those insights inform how he listens and responds to adult clients.
People can bring a wide range of concerns, such as stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, grief and career uncertainty. John also offers support around body image, caregiver stress, adoption and attachment matters, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions focus on listening closely, reflecting what matters, and helping people find their own solutions and values. He explains NCPS as a professional credential on his profile. His background in education, social care and community settings contributes to a practical, down-to-earth style.
John works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He does not accept international clients at this time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair people with a suitable plan and schedule.
He combines online work with experience in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That role involves creative and movement-based approaches with children and has shaped his understanding of emotional expression and regulation. Those insights inform how he listens and responds to adult clients.
People can bring a wide range of concerns, such as stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, grief and career uncertainty. John also offers support around body image, caregiver stress, adoption and attachment matters, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions focus on listening closely, reflecting what matters, and helping people find their own solutions and values. He explains NCPS as a professional credential on his profile. His background in education, social care and community settings contributes to a practical, down-to-earth style.
John works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He does not accept international clients at this time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to pair people with a suitable plan and schedule.
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
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Person-centred approaches and online support
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. The therapist offers an accepting, non-judgemental presence and reflects back what he hears to help people find their own direction. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, identity questions, grief and navigating life transitions.John’s school work with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs has also influenced how he pays attention to emotional expression and self-regulation. Those insights can help when someone wants to improve coping with stress, chronic illness, caregiver strain or relationship difficulties. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together based on needs, goals and personal preference.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day at work. Speak with the therapist during the matching process to ensure the way you meet fits your schedule and the kind of support you want.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does John focus on?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, addiction, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that emphasises deep listening, empathy and respect to help people explore what matters to them.
What is his professional background?
John has three years of counselling experience and a background in education, social care and community settings which informs his practical, relational way of working.
Where is John based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK 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 arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.