- Warm non-judgemental space
- Helps with grief and trauma
- Experience in education
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to be heard. He uses deep listening and empathy to help clients talk through what feels most urgent, whether that is anxiety, grief, identity questions or a sense that something needs to change.
His work focuses on everyday struggles like stress, low mood, sleep problems and relationship difficulties. He also supports people coping with trauma, addiction, ADHD and long-term health issues. Grief, compassion fatigue and life transitions are among the concerns he often hears about.
John combines online practice with school-based work in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) primary setting. That experience with children and movement-based, creative approaches informs how he notices emotions and relational patterns when working with adults. His background includes roles in education, social care and community projects.
Sessions aim to give people space to reflect, reconnect with values and build small steps forward. He helps people make sense of how early life and attachment shape current relationships and coping styles. Practical ideas and clearer decision-making often emerge from these conversations.
John holds NCPS as a credential. He has three years' experience in therapeutic and related roles. Sessions are offered in English and based in the United Kingdom. To begin, users follow the site process to match and schedule with the therapist.
His work focuses on everyday struggles like stress, low mood, sleep problems and relationship difficulties. He also supports people coping with trauma, addiction, ADHD and long-term health issues. Grief, compassion fatigue and life transitions are among the concerns he often hears about.
John combines online practice with school-based work in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) primary setting. That experience with children and movement-based, creative approaches informs how he notices emotions and relational patterns when working with adults. His background includes roles in education, social care and community projects.
Sessions aim to give people space to reflect, reconnect with values and build small steps forward. He helps people make sense of how early life and attachment shape current relationships and coping styles. Practical ideas and clearer decision-making often emerge from these conversations.
John holds NCPS as a credential. He has three years' experience in therapeutic and related roles. Sessions are offered in English and based in the United Kingdom. To begin, users follow the site process to match and schedule with the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Client-centred work and online sessions
John practises client-centred therapy, which focuses on being listened to without judgement. The counsellor reflects what you say and helps you notice your own feelings and choices, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and making life changes.He also brings an emphasis on emotional expression and relational patterns drawn from his school-based work. This perspective can help with grief, trauma, parenting challenges and understanding how early relationships affect current habits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals and preferences, and adjust the way sessions are run as the work develops.
If you want online support, please confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow a regular check-in from where you are. It can also let sessions be shorter or less visual when that helps you engage more comfortably.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, plus concerns such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues.
What is his style of therapy?
The approach is client-centred, focusing on listening, empathy and reflecting back what matters to the person in the room.
What relevant background does he bring?
He combines therapeutic online work with experience in education, social care and community settings, and works in an SEMH primary school.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
In which language can I book sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.