John Courtney, BACP
John Courtney is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma.
About John
John Courtney is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. He works with concerns such as grief, anger, relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and career stress. He aims to build a warm, open relationship where people can say what they need to say without judgement.
John keeps sessions straightforward and focused on the person in front of him. He listens for patterns in how people feel and react, and gently asks questions that help make those patterns clearer.
Background and approach
From there he helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between sessions. He draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside a client-centred outlook. That means he pays attention to past experiences that shape feeling and behaviour while staying grounded in the person's present goals.
He also uses solution-focused techniques to map achievable changes and build momentum. John has four years of therapeutic experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP on his profile. He has personal experience of therapy himself and says that lived experience informs how he relates to others taking this step.
Sessions are offered in English and John works with international clients. People who choose to work with him typically start with a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402788 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What John works with
Everything John lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Approaches John lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. John treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss options with each person to decide what feels most helpful. Goals, preferences and the type of problem all guide which methods are used and how sessions are structured.
Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so counselling can fit around busy lives. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection, phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or times when lower bandwidth is needed, and messaging or live chat can be good for brief reflections between sessions. These options aim to make regular therapy easier to attend and fit into everyday routines.
Frequently asked
What concerns does John support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and family strain, parenting issues, self-esteem problems and career or life change worries.
What is his therapeutic style?
John combines a client-centred, empathic presence with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused techniques to help people make clear, practical changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working therapeutically with a range of clients and concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
His profile shows BACP and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How does the cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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