John Mclaughlin , BACP

John Mclaughlin is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with six years of experience and a BACP accreditation. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns. He aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and decide on practical next steps.

He commonly helps with depression, grief, addictions and coping with major life changes. He also supports those dealing with intimacy-related worries, parenting strains, sleeping and eating difficulties, and career uncertainty. LGBT concerns and trauma and abuse are included among his areas of focus.

John draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ways of working. Sessions combine clear, goal-focused techniques with listening so people can make choices that fit their life. He explains ideas plainly and works at a pace the client prefers.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that balances practical tools with space to process emotions. Discussions often include manageable tasks between sessions and check-ins on what is or is not helping. John also addresses related issues like compassion fatigue, ADHD and complex family backgrounds.

He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Therapy is available through several online formats to suit different needs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of online work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and values, then take small steps towards a more meaningful life. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood.

He also uses Attachment-Based ideas to consider how early relationships affect current patterns. That approach can be useful for intimacy-related issues, relationship difficulties and attachment concerns. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; the therapist will discuss options and decide together what best fits a person’s needs and goals.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to use video. These options help make therapy more flexible for different routines and schedules, and allow tailored session lengths and formats to match what someone can manage.