Therapist
John Clare
NCPS
Person-centred counsellor offering calm online support
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- Person-centred approach
- Creative therapeutic work
- Supports life transitions
About John
John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers an online space for people to feel heard and understood. He works from empathy, authenticity and respect, creating a calm, non-judgemental place to talk about what matters most. Many people come for anxiety, grief, trauma or when life feels stuck and they need a shift.
He uses person-centred values to focus on listening and supporting each person's own sense of direction. Sessions aim to help people reconnect with their values, motivation and inner voice. The work often covers emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem and the effects of past experiences on present relationships.
John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That role involves creative and movement-based approaches to help children express and regulate emotions. This hands-on experience in education and social care shapes his down-to-earth, relational style with adults.
Across three years of practice he has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, ADHD, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. He also lists focus areas such as attachment, autism and ageing issues that inform how he understands people’s struggles.
John is registered with NCPS, which appears after his name to indicate his professional credential. Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom, and the practicalities of format and scheduling should be confirmed before booking.
He uses person-centred values to focus on listening and supporting each person's own sense of direction. Sessions aim to help people reconnect with their values, motivation and inner voice. The work often covers emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem and the effects of past experiences on present relationships.
John also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school. That role involves creative and movement-based approaches to help children express and regulate emotions. This hands-on experience in education and social care shapes his down-to-earth, relational style with adults.
Across three years of practice he has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including stress, ADHD, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. He also lists focus areas such as attachment, autism and ageing issues that inform how he understands people’s struggles.
John is registered with NCPS, which appears after his name to indicate his professional credential. Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom, and the practicalities of format and scheduling should be confirmed before booking.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How client-centred ways of working translate to online therapy
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. It focuses on listening, acceptance and helping you find your own resources. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, grief, relationship patterns and life transitions because it supports exploration at your own pace.John's background in education and movement-based work means he often brings creative ideas into sessions when helpful. That can include discussing practical ways to notice emotions, build routines or try simple expressive activities between meetings. These small, concrete steps aim to make change manageable and relevant to daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to identify what fits your needs, goals and preferences, and may adapt the person-centred focus over time as those needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow a calmer start or finish to a day. It can also allow shorter check-ins or creative adaptations when quieter surroundings or different levels of tech access are needed.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?
He supports people with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centred, meaning sessions focus on deep listening, empathy and helping you find your own direction rather than giving advice.
What relevant experience does he have?
He has three years of practice and also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school, which informs his use of creative and movement-based techniques.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
The counsellor works from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS after his name as his supplied credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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