John Andrews, BACP

John Andrews is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through what matters to them. He works in a straightforward way and encourages clients to take things at a pace that feels manageable. Many come for help with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, as well as addiction and low self-esteem.

He draws on client-centred ways of working, which means the conversation starts from the person in front of him and what they need right now. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences and relationship patterns can shape present feelings and behaviour. This can help make sense of repetitive difficulties and painful reactions.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when practical changes are helpful, for example to reduce worry or improve sleep. Mindfulness practices are also offered to help with grounding and noticing unhelpful thought cycles. Sessions are conversational and aim to balance understanding with practical steps.

John has four years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration. He works with a wide range of life concerns including grief, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, and career pressures. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness, and aspects of sexual health such as intimacy issues.

He accepts clients from the United Kingdom and also works with international clients in English. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that fit with the client’s schedule. The service uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions.

How John uses therapy approaches online

John works from a client-centred perspective which means sessions begin with the person’s priorities and follow their pace. This approach focuses on listening, understanding and building a trusting working relationship that supports change and self-awareness.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, sleep issues and low mood. CBT sessions often include clear goals and exercises to try between meetings.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. John will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to match a person’s goals, needs and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on practical skills, exploring past patterns, or a mix of both.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also make some sessions simpler to arrange across time zones for international clients.