- Listening without judgement
- Support for grief
- Men's wellbeing welcome
About Jurgen
Jurgen Schwarz is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He trained to diploma level in counselling and holds additional qualifications in online and telephone counselling. He brings four years of professional experience and has worked with Mind, the NHS, and the Alzheimer’s Society, alongside volunteer work with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans.
Jurgen offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace. He aims to listen closely and to help people find their own answers rather than telling them what to do. His style mixes directness with warmth, reflecting his German background alongside his work in the UK.
People contact Jurgen for a range of concerns, including grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger and work-related stress. He also supports those affected by the emotional impacts of dementia and welcomes older adults. He works with issues linked to relationships, intimacy, men's wellbeing and life transitions.
In sessions Jurgen draws on several therapeutic approaches to suit each person’s needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps with identifying patterns that maintain anxiety and low mood. Client-centred and psychodynamic ideas inform a reflective, empathetic way of working.
Jurgen asks people to take the first step when they feel ready. He aims to help clients find practical coping strategies and greater self-understanding so they can live more purposefully. He offers support in English and German and works with adults from diverse backgrounds.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions by encouraging practical actions linked to personal values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers simple exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety and depression. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises an empathetic, non-judgemental listening space where the person sets the pace and direction of the work.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jurgen aims to work collaboratively, discussing different methods and adapting them to what the client needs and prefers. He will help decide which combination of approaches feels most useful and adjust the plan as things move forward.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Jurgen currently offers before booking, as these were not listed in the biography. 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 gives flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving or health commitments. Registered and accredited professionals can use online sessions to continue the same kinds of therapeutic conversations they would have in person, while adapting exercises and pacing to suit remote meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jurgen help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns such as anger, low self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is calm and non-judgemental, combining warmth with directness. He listens closely and helps people find their own solutions rather than giving instructions.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of professional experience and has worked with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society, plus volunteer roles with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans.
What are his credentials and where does he practise?
He holds a diploma in counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I speak German?
Sessions are offered in English and German and he can work bilingually with clients who prefer either language.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.