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John Clare

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John Clare, NCPS

United Kingdom

NCPS counsellor - stress and relationships

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Where John stands

Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS24-04166
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

About

  • Client-centred therapy
  • Trauma and grief
  • Parenting concerns

About John

John Clare is an NCPS practitioner with three years' clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting concerns and codependency. Sessions are delivered in English and reflect his person-centred approach.

John uses person-centred or client-centred therapy, which starts with listening and responding to what matters most to the client. He focuses on how past attachment and early relationships shape current patterns. That can include people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or staying in relationships that drain energy.

He draws on experience from schools, social care and community settings to keep his work direct and practical. In school settings he has used creative and movement-based ways to help emotional expression and regulation. Those methods influence how he helps adults notice feelings and practice different ways of responding.

In sessions he helps people talk through anxiety, low self-esteem, or the aftermath of loss and trauma. He also supports those working through career stress, burnout, or changes like separation and grieving. Conversations look at values, motivation and small steps that can shift daily patterns.

John describes his role as a listening therapist who encourages clients to find their own solutions. He asks straightforward questions and reflects back what he hears, helping people recognise old habits and try new approaches. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.

How sessions work

Client-centred work and online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client brings. The therapist offers open questions and summaries to help people notice their feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship patterns and codependency by making habitual responses clearer.

John also brings practical insights from his work in schools and community settings. That experience shapes a calmer, down-to-earth way of working with difficult emotions, trauma and life changes. He uses those observations to help clients identify small, manageable steps rather than offering prescriptive solutions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods and focuses suit their goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as needs change.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients shape a practical plan that fits daily routines.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting concerns and codependency among other areas.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He practices client-centred therapy, which emphasises listening, reflection and supporting the client's own decision-making.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience, including work in education, social care and community settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?

Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does he offer?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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