- Client centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness practice
About John
John Andrews is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self‑esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He also helps with sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, career questions, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
John uses a client-centred stance that places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. He encourages people to talk through what matters most to them, and listens for patterns that may be keeping problems going. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding and to make everyday choices feel more manageable.
He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical steps to change how they feel and behave. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention and reduce reactivity. Elements of existential thinking come in when clients face questions about meaning, purpose, or major life shifts.
John describes working with past experiences and relationship patterns to uncover repeated ways of reacting. That can help people understand why anger or anxiety turns up and what might reduce its impact. He keeps language direct and practical, focusing on what clients can do between sessions to test new ways of responding.
People who prefer a straightforward, conversational style may find his way of working helpful. The process is collaborative: he listens, reflects what he notices, and offers structured steps people can try outside sessions. To start, clients use the site matching process and book a first appointment.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client‑centred counselling places the client’s experience first. The counsellor listens, reflects what he notices, and follows the person’s lead to understand current difficulties and feelings. This approach helps people feel understood and to make sense of why anger or anxiety shows up.Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In sessions this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising different responses. It is useful for problems like anxiety, anger, sleeping troubles and coping with stressful work situations.
Mindfulness methods train attention and present‑moment awareness. Short practices can reduce reactivity and make it easier to notice impulses before acting on them. These are simple skills to try between sessions and can be helpful alongside practical CBT techniques.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, consider goals and preferences, and adjust methods over time based on what helps. This means the plan can change as understanding grows and new priorities emerge.
If you want to work online, check the site for the specific session arrangements before booking. The practical benefits include fitting sessions around work, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Confirm the exact session options available when you arrange your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, self‑esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and related concerns.
How would he approach my anger?
He uses a client‑centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques to understand triggers and to try practical changes in thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with clients outside the UK?
He does accept international clients; check how sessions will be arranged for your country before booking.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; the exact fee depends on where you are based.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking system.