Dr. John Hilsdon

Dr. John Hilsdon helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief and depression. He also focuses on concerns connected to cancer, communication problems, first responder issues, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counselling, isolation and loneliness, and several other life challenges. He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

He brings two decades of experience to sessions and aims to make the room feel calm and straightforward. Conversations are led by the person seeking help. John listens, reflects back what he hears, and helps people notice patterns that are getting in the way of change.

His approach draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on a person’s own goals and pace. He also uses existential ideas to look at meaning, purpose and the choices people face. Together, these approaches support practical steps as well as deeper reflection.

Dr Hilsdon encourages a collaborative process. He works with people to set realistic aims and to try small changes between meetings. Sessions often include talking, gentle feedback and real-world tasks to test new ways of coping.

People come for short-term support or longer work depending on their needs. To begin, the service asks that users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How his approaches translate online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what he hears and follows the client’s pace to help them clarify goals and responses to stress or loss. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and purpose. It can help when people face major life transitions, grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, or a sense that life needs re-evaluating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about what feels most useful and adapt sessions to match needs and preferences. That collaborative process includes setting goals, reviewing progress and adjusting focus over time.

The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, cut travel time and allow more frequent short check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep therapy going during periods of illness, bereavement or busy schedules. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use client-centred and existential approaches, can help people use online sessions to try practical strategies and reflect on deeper questions without changing the basic style of the work.