John Edgar, BACP
John Edgar is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience in mental health settings.
About John
John Edgar is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience in mental health settings. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and career or health-related concerns. He aims to be non-judgemental and treats clients with respect and compassion.
He has worked across schools, prisons and cancer charities, which has shaped a practical approach to helping people cope. Sessions are paced to the individual and tailored to what each person needs.
Background and approach
That can mean short-term focused support or longer talking work, depending on the issue. In the room he listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try different ways of thinking and reacting. He pays particular attention to attachment and abandonment themes when they come up, and to how life events affect mood and self-worth.
He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, pain, or the effects of trauma. John combines direct conversation with practical coping ideas and coaching-style goal work when appropriate. He is used to helping people rebuild confidence, manage anger, and handle relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
He also offers support around parenting stresses and navigating identity-related issues for LGBT clients. People can expect a calm, steady presence and a focus on small, achievable steps. Sessions are adapted to fit personal circumstances and to help clients move toward clearer choices and steadier day-to-day coping.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 153256 | May 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. John will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets someone check in quickly, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and health demands.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does John help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, career and health-related worries. He also works with issues such as self-esteem, anger, parenting stresses and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe his counselling style?
His style is calm and non-judgemental, focused on listening and practical steps. Sessions are paced to the individual and can include coaching-style goal work when useful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of professional experience working in mental health, schools, prisons and cancer charities. That background informs a practical, grounded approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Payment is made via a subscription which can be cancelled at any time; exact costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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