- Person-centred approach
- Trauma aware
- Works with anxiety
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, accepting space to be heard. He draws on person-centred values to listen closely and reflect back what is most meaningful to each person. His credential is NCPS and he has three years of experience working in therapeutic and educational settings.
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and burnout. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related struggles. Codependency is listed among his additional focus areas and he works with issues linked to attachment and abandonment.
John combines his online practice with work in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That school role uses creative and movement-based activities and has shaped how he understands emotional expression and regulation. Those practical lessons often inform his work with adult clients.
Sessions are conversational and grounded in empathy. He aims to help people reconnect with their values, build clearer boundaries, and find steady ways to manage overwhelming feelings. People can expect a straightforward, down-to-earth approach rather than technical jargon.
His background includes experience in education, social care and community services. That experience supports a relational, warm style that focuses on understanding how early life and current circumstances interact. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to match their needs.
How client-centred work adapts to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The counsellor listens with empathy, reflects what matters to you, and helps you find your own solutions. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, codependency and challenges tied to relationships and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with you to agree what feels most helpful based on your goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and choices about focus and pace are made together.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have regular short check-ins, to use creative tools within a session, or to schedule appointments around school or work. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and codependency among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred way, offering empathic listening and a reflective, non-judgemental space to talk things through.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of experience and also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school, which informs his practical, relational approach.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his provided credential.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.