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John Courtney, BACP

John Courtney is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and low self‑esteem.

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About John

John Courtney is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and low self‑esteem. He also supports people dealing with relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, career concerns and major life changes. He works in English and practises from the United Kingdom.

He aims to build a warm, honest relationship first. That relationship gives space to talk about what is troubling you. He listens without judgement and helps you notice patterns that may be holding you back.

Background and approach

Together you can decide what change might look like for you. John trained as an integrative practitioner and uses that flexibility to fit therapy to the person in front of him. His work draws on psychodynamic ideas about past experience, and on person‑centred ways of keeping the client’s own goals central.

He also uses attachment perspectives to look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. In sessions he helps people name sources of shame, loss or distress, and to make practical steps forward. For some this means exploring how early experiences affect present life.

For others it means short, focused work to solve a specific problem. He adapts pace and focus to what each person needs. John speaks from experience of having attended therapy himself, and he invites a steady, collaborative way of working.

He aims to make the first step less daunting and to walk alongside people as they find clearer ways to cope and move on.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	402788	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes

Ways of working John names

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How his approaches work online and what to expect

John uses client‑centred work which means sessions focus on your priorities and pace. The counsellor listens carefully and helps you find your own answers rather than telling you what to do. He also draws on attachment‑based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can help with trauma, relationship difficulties and persistent anxiety.

Choosing an approach is part of the conversation. John will work with you to decide whether a longer, reflective psychodynamic or attachment focus or a shorter solution‑focused pathway feels more useful. That choice is collaborative and can change as your needs shift during therapy.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to fit different circumstances. Video is useful for a fuller conversational feel, phone can be an easier option if you need a low bandwidth choice, live chat suits brief check‑ins and text messaging can work for ongoing, flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make therapy more convenient around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does John help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, low self‑esteem, relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, career worries and major life changes.

What is his approach in sessions?

John blends client‑centred listening with psychodynamic and attachment ideas to understand how past relationships affect current feelings. He also offers solution‑focused work when practical problem solving is the priority.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of therapeutic experience working with a wide range of concerns and life difficulties.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different communication preferences.

How does the cost of sessions work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.