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John Andrews, BACP

Understanding listening with practical strategies

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About John

John Andrews is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people feel heard and understood. He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters at their own pace. John holds BACP accreditation, and he draws on several psychotherapy traditions to shape his work.

He often combines person-focused listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to address stress and anxiety. Sessions may include noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small experiments to test new ways of coping.

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Background and approach

He also uses mindfulness practices to help with distressing thoughts and sleeping problems. John pays attention to how past relationships and life events still affect day-to-day feelings. This reflective work can help people make sense of recurring patterns, including issues connected to trauma, grief, or attachment.

He makes space for difficult emotions and supports people as they make changes. People come to John for many concerns, such as addiction, depression, low self-esteem, career stress, parenting strain, and intimacy issues. He also works with matters like ADHD, chronic illness, and care-related stress.

His approach aims to be flexible to each person’s needs rather than prescriptive. Sessions are available online in English and can be arranged to fit different schedules. John has four years of clinical experience and welcomes enquiries from clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

How therapeutic approaches fit with online work

John uses client-centred therapy to prioritise listening and empathy, helping people feel accepted as they describe problems and set goals. This approach is useful for those who need a steady, supportive space to work through anxiety, grief, or relationship concerns.

He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different actions to change how someone feels. CBT is practical and can be applied to anxiety, sleeping problems, and low mood during remote sessions with homework and short exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, and then shape sessions collaboratively to match what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with a therapist. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when lower bandwidth is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, or health commitments and to maintain continuity across locations.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does John help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship worries and low self-esteem, among other issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His work is client-centred and warm, focusing on listening and creating a non-judgemental space while drawing on practical CBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does he have?
John has four years of experience working as a counsellor with a range of common and complex concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries as noted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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