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- Attachment-based practice
- Client-centred approach
- Solution-focused steps
About John
BACP counsellor with four years' experience. John Courtney helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and family strains. He also supports people dealing with anger, self-esteem, parenting pressures, career uncertainty, LGBT concerns and major life changes.
John begins by building a straightforward, accepting working relationship. He listens to what is worrying a person and looks at where those reactions may come from. Conversations cover how feelings affect daily life and practical ways to reduce distress. He aims to help people make changes that fit their circumstances.
His practice blends psychodynamic ideas with client-centred ways of working. That means he pays attention to past patterns and to what matters most to the person now. He draws on attachment-based thinking to understand how relationships shape emotions and behaviour.
Sessions tend to be conversational and reflective. John offers space to talk through painful memories alongside shorter, goal-focused steps when those are useful. He uses Jungian perspectives to notice symbols and life themes that turn up in discussion.
John says he has personal experience of therapy, and he uses that to inform how he works with others. He encourages people who feel unsure about starting to try a first session and see how it feels. Practical next steps are set together, not imposed by the counsellor.
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How his approaches translate to remote work
Attachment-based thinking looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and patterns. In online work this helps identify relational triggers and practical steps to change how someone relates to others. Client-centred practice focuses on the person's immediate experience and priorities. Remotely this often means sessions stay grounded in what feels most urgent and useful right now. Solution-focused methods concentrate on concrete, short-term goals and small changes. These can be especially suited to online sessions where people want clear, actionable steps between meetings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses and will be reviewed together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing easier scheduling around work or childcare, and enabling shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how to structure sessions happens at the start so meetings can be shaped to practical daily routines and therapeutic aims.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He supports stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, self-esteem, career issues and life changes. LGBT-related concerns are also listed.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a conversational, reflective way that combines psychodynamic and client-centred approaches. Sessions can include looking at past patterns and practical, solution-focused steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of therapeutic experience working with a range of presenting issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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