John Odutemu , HCPC

John Odutemu works with people who are coping with relationship challenges, addiction, anxiety, low self-esteem and major life changes. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what is worrying them. John uses straightforward language and practical steps rather than jargon. John has 12 years of professional experience and is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council. He draws on approaches that help people notice patterns, build new habits and connect more securely to others. Sessions are shaped around each persons needs and goals. In a typical session John listens closely, reflects what he hears and helps people try small changes between meetings. He can support those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar, and stress linked to work or caregiving. He also works with concerns around sexuality, intimacy and body image. People looking for help with ADHD, compassion fatigue, or chronic illness and pain may find his practical focus useful. He also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment-related concerns and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome. John offers sessions in English and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. He encourages people to take the first step and explains the process clearly so they know what to expect.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online sessions

John frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions even when feelings are difficult. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain and coping with life changes.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours so practical experiments can be tried between sessions. CBT is often helpful for mood, sleep and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This happens collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let conversations feel much like an in-person meeting. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or when being on camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter updates or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy lives while keeping a steady rhythm of support.