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Jurgen Schwarz

Jurgen Schwarz, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Anger and stress

  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Values based work

About Jurgen

Jurgen Schwarz is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience and BACP registration. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost and offers a steady, listening presence for those moments.

He supports people with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness and anger. He also helps with work-related stress and the emotional effects of dementia, and welcomes older adults in particular. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical ways forward rather than quick fixes.

Jurgen trained with a counselling diploma and has completed additional certificates in online and telephone counselling. His background includes roles with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society, plus volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans. This mix of settings informs a pragmatic, experience-based approach.

As a German living in the UK he brings a cross-cultural outlook that combines directness with clarity. He aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and to try new ways of responding to difficult feelings. Work in sessions can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, personal values, and life meaning.

People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical techniques tend to find his style useful. He invites people to take small steps toward clearer thinking and improved coping. To begin, potential clients use the online matching process and then schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions that reflect those values. It helps with feelings like anger, anxiety and low mood by shifting attention toward what matters most rather than fighting unwanted thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. It suits worries, low mood and work-related stress where specific thinking and behaviour changes can reduce distress.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the conversation on the person’s own perspective, giving space to talk things through and to be heard. This approach supports people dealing with grief, self-esteem issues and life transitions by focusing on their experience and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jurgen will discuss the different methods and help decide which fits a person’s goals and preferences. The choice of techniques is collaborative and may change as people try things and notice what helps.

The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as these details are set by the service. Online work can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, use short sessions around work breaks, or meet without needing to travel, while still allowing the therapist and client to focus on real problems and everyday coping.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, German

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger and related life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than quick fixes.

What is his background and experience?

He has four years of practice, a counselling diploma, certificates in online and telephone counselling, and experience with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and German.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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