About me
Hello and welcome. My name is John, and I’m a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with over 20 years’ experience working in both Social Care and Therapy, supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds to move towards a more balanced and fulfilling way of living.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching, and I’m a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I also hold a British Psychological Society–approved Certificate in Advanced Supervision Skills in Clinical Supervision.
I offer online individual Therapy, both short and long-term, as well as one-off sessions for those who would like to talk through a specific issue in a non-judgemental space. Alongside Therapy, I also offer Therapeutic Coaching packages.
If you’d like to learn more about my background and experience, you can read a little more about me below.
My Story
My career began over 20 years ago in social care, working within the criminal justice system. There, I supported people facing multiple and complex challenge (mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, and experiences of abuse) as they worked towards rebuilding their lives and re-integrating into society. During this time, I developed a specialism in working with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders and those navigating attachment difficulties.
I later moved into substance misuse services, where I became the manager of a residential drug and alcohol rehab service. This was a deeply meaningful chapter in my career. The service provided a safe, therapeutic space for people (many with histories of homelessness) to recover from addiction. What mattered most to me wasn’t just supporting people to change behaviours, but helping them rediscover a sense of self-worth and possibility.
It was here that I developed a deep belief in each person’s capacity for change, and broadened my understanding of a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
I went on to become a Director within the same charity, gaining valuable insight into leadership and the realities of workplace life. This experience strengthened my understanding of the pressures people face at work—particularly stress and burnout. I saw how cultures of trust, autonomy, and creativity emerge when leaders are willing to reflect on their own behaviours and emotional responses, especially in the face of challenge. This is learning that strongly influences my understanding my coaching work, and when I work with those experience work related stress.
Alongside this role, I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. Choosing to step away from senior leadership wasn’t easy, but it felt important to return to what I care about most: working directly with people. Having experienced both coaching and personal therapy myself, I know first-hand the powerful and lasting impact they can have.
Outside of my professional life, I’m a keen freediver. This is more than just a sport to me—it’s a practice in slowing down, staying present, and learning to feel at ease with depth and discomfort. In many ways, these are the same qualities that often emerge in therapy too.
Contact
Please do contact me for a free discovery call