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- Person-centred approach
- Works with trauma
- Supports parenting concerns
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space to be heard. He uses empathy and authenticity to help people talk through things like anxiety, grief, trauma, identity and times when life feels stuck.
He explains things plainly and listens with care. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, not on fitting someone into a label. The aim is to help people reconnect with their values and find practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That role involves creative and movement-based approaches with children and has shaped how he notices emotional expression and regulation. These insights feed into his work with adult clients too.
His background includes experience in education, social care and community settings. Those roles contribute to a down-to-earth, relational way of working that values simple, clear communication. He has three years of practice experience and holds NCPS as a credential.
Many people come with stress, parenting worries, low self-esteem or questions about relationships. John offers listening and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings and decide on next steps. He explains options and supports people as they try things that might help.
He explains things plainly and listens with care. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, not on fitting someone into a label. The aim is to help people reconnect with their values and find practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That role involves creative and movement-based approaches with children and has shaped how he notices emotional expression and regulation. These insights feed into his work with adult clients too.
His background includes experience in education, social care and community settings. Those roles contribute to a down-to-earth, relational way of working that values simple, clear communication. He has three years of practice experience and holds NCPS as a credential.
Many people come with stress, parenting worries, low self-esteem or questions about relationships. John offers listening and reflection to help people make sense of their feelings and decide on next steps. He explains options and supports people as they try things that might help.
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How client-centred work fits with online therapy
John offers person-centred counselling, which is built on deep listening, empathy and following the concerns a person brings. This approach helps when someone wants to talk through anxiety, depression, grief or identity issues and to be heard without judgment.He also draws on skills developed in education and social care, using creative and movement-aware ways of noticing emotions. These practical observations can help people learn about emotional regulation and how relationships shape feelings in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will listen to goals and preferences and help decide which way of working feels most useful. That collaborative process allows plans to change as needs shift over time.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a gradual return to talking in person if that is a goal. It can also suit shorter check-ins when life gets busy, or longer conversations when more exploration is needed.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and many other life challenges listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a person-centred approach that focuses on listening, empathy and respect to help people make sense of their experiences.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of practice experience and background work in education, social care and community settings, plus ongoing work in an SEMH primary school.
What credentials and location are recorded?
He holds NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.