John Andrews

John Andrews offers a person-centred approach that focuses on understanding each client as an individual. He creates a warm, non-judgemental space so people can talk at their own pace. John uses empathy and genuine regard to help people feel heard and understood.

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences and early relationships shape current behaviour. That can help people spot repeating patterns or hidden motives that make life harder. He combines this with practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to support day-to-day coping.

People come to John with concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and issues with self-esteem. He also works with substance and behavioural addictions, sleep problems, anger and career-related stress. Other focus areas listed include trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

John has four years of experience and holds BACP registration from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including for international clients.

Sessions aim to balance listening with practical steps. Conversations can uncover underlying themes and also generate small, manageable strategies to try between meetings. People will be helped to clarify goals and make gradual changes that fit their everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

John commonly works from a person-centred foundation, which means sessions focus on listening, empathy and meeting you where you are. That approach helps when people need space to talk through feelings and build trust, whether the work is short term or ongoing.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and introduce practical steps. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and many stress-related problems because it offers concrete exercises and small behaviour changes to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which mix of listening, insight work and practical tools might suit you best. This is a collaborative process and can change as you progress.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time and choose quieter times that suit work or family life. Others appreciate shorter check-ins or meeting when they are able to be reflective; the counsellor can help tailor the practical rhythm of sessions to everyday commitments.