- Anger management
- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem
About John
John Goodrick is a Therapeutic Counsellor registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has 10 years' experience. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing addiction, relationship and family tensions, trauma, grief and life changes.
John uses straightforward language in sessions. He aims to be approachable and never patronising. Sessions focus on helping people understand where they are and what they want to change. He draws on a decade of experience in mental health settings alongside formal counselling training.
He trained to a Diploma level in therapeutic counselling and earlier studied a BSc Hons in Sociology plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance. That mix gives him practical insight into work, social pressures and life choices. He brings those perspectives into conversations about behaviour, motivation and goals.
In practice he helps people talk through anger, resentment and frustration without judgement. He can address related issues such as sleep problems, eating concerns, panic and social anxiety. Sessions aim to make difficult patterns clearer and to explore manageable steps forward.
John offers a direct, plainspoken style. He focuses on practical ways to reduce tension and improve communication. If someone wants help handling their temper or coping with someone else’s anger, he works through real-life scenarios and simple strategies to try out between sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
John describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in clear, practical terms. One approach is problem-focused work that breaks an issue into steps. This helps with anger, stress and behavioural patterns by identifying triggers and trying simple coping actions. Another approach is reflective talk that looks at how thoughts and beliefs affect feelings and responses. That style helps with low self-esteem, guilt and social anxiety by noticing unhelpful thinking and testing alternatives.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will outline options, try a method and adapt based on what the client finds useful. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions can shift focus if needed and to set achievable goals together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or audio depending on their preference and bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, commonly use these flexible arrangements to help people apply what they discuss in day-to-day life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus addictions, trauma, grief and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses plain, practical conversation and focuses on understanding current patterns and trying manageable steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working in mental health settings and in therapeutic counselling.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How do costs and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.