- Listening-led approach
- Supports men's wellbeing
- Creative in-session options
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to be heard. He draws on three years of experience working in education, social care and community settings. He aims to help people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change. His approach focuses on listening, empathy and helping people reconnect with their own resources.
John often helps with stress, anxiety and depression using a person-centred style that keeps the client’s experience central. He supports work on trauma, grief and emotional overwhelm by offering time and attention to what feels most present. He also helps people think through relationship patterns and intimacy-related concerns without pressure or judgement.
Work with parenting issues, ADHD, addiction and career stress is offered with practical conversation and steady support. He also attends to concerns such as body image, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem. Additional interests include adoption and foster care, attachment questions and care-related stress.
John’s current role in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school informs his way of working. That experience has shaped his use of creative and movement-based approaches when they are helpful. He brings those insights into adult work where appropriate, always guided by the person in the room.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom. John holds NCPS as a credential. To begin, people are invited to complete the Start Therapy questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Person-centred work and online therapy
John uses a person-centred approach that prioritises deep listening and a non-judgemental presence. This way of working invites people to lead the conversation, name what matters most and discover their own answers over time. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, grief and relationship questions.His school-based experience also brings creative and movement-informed ideas into sessions when appropriate. These gentle methods can help people who find it easier to show feelings through action rather than words. They are offered flexibly, guided by what the client prefers and finds useful.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree a way forward collaboratively. That shared planning helps shape how online sessions are run and what techniques may be introduced.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family life and daily routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helpful to access support from where they are already spending their day, while still working collaboratively with a registered or accredited professional.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and supports issues such as grief, addictions and low self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practises a person-centred approach focused on active listening, empathy and reflecting back what feels most important to the client.
What relevant experience does he have?
He has three years of experience and a background in education, social care and community settings, including work in an SEMH primary school.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He holds NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.