John Clare

John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to be heard. He offers online sessions where empathy and authentic listening guide the conversation. He welcomes adults who want to talk about things that feel heavy or confusing, including anger and related challenges.

His approach is straightforward and respectful. He uses person-centred, or client-centred, principles to help people feel understood. In sessions he focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and supporting self-directed change rather than giving a set programme.

John draws on three years of experience across education, social care, and community settings. He also works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) primary school. That work involves creative and movement-based ways to help children express and regulate emotions, and those insights often inform his work with adults.

Common topics he addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, career stress, and anger. He also notes additional focus areas such as attachment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and body image.

John holds NCPS, which is shown as his credential. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He works from person-centred values and supports clients who wish to explore their feelings, values, and next steps in life.

How a Person-Centred Approach Fits Online Therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on empathetic listening, acceptance and helping people follow their own sense of direction. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what you say, asks open questions, and gives space for thoughts and feelings to unfold. This approach can help with issues like anxiety, grief, anger and life transitions by making it easier to understand what matters most to you.

John also draws on insights from creative and movement-based work used in the SEMH school setting. Those methods support emotional expression and regulation and can offer practical ways to notice feelings and try small changes between sessions. The aim is to work collaboratively so the approach matches your needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into busy lives, reduces travel time, and can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break or after work. Talk with the therapist about what would suit your routine and needs so you can agree on a format and schedule that work for you.