John Odutemu, HCPC
John Odutemu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing trauma, relationship stress and a wide range of emotional struggles.
About John
John Odutemu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing trauma, relationship stress and a wide range of emotional struggles. He speaks English and draws on twelve years of practice to guide clients through difficult moments. He aims to meet people where they are and to respond with respect and compassion.
He works with issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, low self-esteem and bipolar mood challenges.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, career stress and the effects of chronic illness. Trauma and abuse are part of his practice focus, and he tailors sessions to each person’s needs. John draws on several counselling approaches to shape conversations and practical steps in sessions.
He uses cognitive behavioural methods to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and actions, and attachment-based perspectives to look at relationship patterns. He adapts the mix to what seems most useful for the person in front of him. Sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward.
He listens, asks questions to understand what matters to you, and works with you to agree goals and small steps. Where practical, he helps people build coping strategies they can use between meetings. John says starting therapy takes courage and he aims to make the process as clear and manageable as possible.
He accepts international clients and offers a range of online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL044151 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working John names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people identify and reduce the impact of traumatic experiences. It focuses on practical ways to manage intrusive memories, strong emotions and fear responses so daily life feels more manageable.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take small steps toward them. It uses straightforward exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and can help with anxiety, depression and motivation problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns shape current behaviour and feelings. It helps people notice repeated patterns, improve communication and develop more supported ways of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will discuss options and tailor the mix based on each person’s needs, goals and preferences, so the plan feels collaborative rather than imposed.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you read facial cues and hold longer sessions, phone work can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit short check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to arrange regular contact and to keep momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does John help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and self-esteem struggles, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens, asks questions to clarify what matters, and works with clients to set achievable goals.
How many years has he been practising?
He has twelve years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients and can meet across time zones when scheduling allows.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin you select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.