John Clare

John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to be heard. He uses empathy and authenticity to help clients talk through anxiety, grief, trauma, identity concerns and life changes. John’s NCPS credential is listed as NCPS. He works online and aims to make talking about hard things feel more manageable.

His approach focuses on listening and responding to what feels most urgent for each person. Sessions tend to centre on helping someone understand patterns, reconnect with their values, and find small steps forward. He draws on simple, practical ways to reduce overwhelm and rebuild motivation rather than complex jargon.

John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school setting. That experience with children and creative movement has deepened his sense of how feelings show up in the body and in relationships. These insights often shape how he supports adult clients to notice and change unhelpful patterns.

Across his work he helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting strains, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and grief. He also offers support around ADHD, bipolar, chronic health challenges, and body-image struggles among other areas.

With three years of professional experience, John takes a down-to-earth, relational style. He aims to make sessions straightforward and compassionate, helping people find clarity and practical next steps when life feels stuck.

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and on the relationship between counsellor and client. It involves reflective listening, gentle questioning, and helping people name what matters most. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and when someone is facing big life changes.

John’s work in an SEMH primary school has also influenced how he notices emotional expression and movement. Those insights can be brought into online sessions as simple exercises or ways of talking about sensations and patterns, especially when exploring trauma, attachment or emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide what feels most helpful, adjusting the way sessions run to match needs and goals. That might mean focusing on listening and reflection for a while, then trying practical steps to reduce overwhelm.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around everyday life and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to attend from work breaks, quieter spaces, or a familiar room. Please confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.