John Andrews , BACP

John Andrews is a counsellor who uses a human-centred approach to help people understand what they are feeling and why. He offers a warm, non-judgemental space and meets each person at their own pace. He holds a BACP accreditation which recognises his professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

He blends client-centred listening with ideas from psychodynamic and Jungian thought to look at how past experiences shape present responses. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, naming difficult feelings, and making small changes that feel manageable. People often come to him for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief and intimacy-related concerns.

John also supports people facing life transitions, career strain, parenting stress and compassion fatigue. He works with those dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, relationship strain and body-image worries. He has additional experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns and the wider needs that come with chronic illness and caregiver strain.

Therapy tends to be practical and conversational. He uses elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours, and mindfulness practices to help with sleep and emotional regulation. The pace and focus are shaped by each person’s goals, whether that is clearer coping strategies or deeper self-understanding.

Sessions are offered in English and John sees clients based in the United Kingdom and internationally. He has four years of professional experience and works online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people feel heard so they can explore feelings and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and uses simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; this can help with anxiety, low mood and sleeping problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and short practices to reduce rumination and support emotional regulation, which is useful for stress and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that fit the issue at hand and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping choices collaborative and transparent.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or people who find writing easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel while still working with a registered or accredited professional.