- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About John
John Phelan is a counsellor registered with the BACP with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety and family concerns, and supports those managing grief, low self-esteem and career questions.
He writes simply with clients about what is happening now. Sessions focus on talking through pressures, sorting practical next steps and noticing patterns that keep problems repeating. He aims to be respectful and responsive in conversation.
John uses a mix of approaches depending on the person's needs. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre and gives them space to lead the work. Psychodynamic ideas look at long-standing patterns and early relationships that shape current feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy helps people find small, practical changes to test between sessions.
In practice he combines listening with clear, practical suggestions. That might mean trying short experiments between meetings or working through difficult memories at a pace suited to the client. Sessions are straightforward and paced for someone who finds social situations or being observed stressful.
John works in the United Kingdom and speaks English. He is open to working with people from other countries and expects those arranging sessions to confirm the available session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s immediate experience and gives them space to speak and be listened to; online sessions can support this by allowing steady, paced conversation and reflective listening. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and early relationships to understand present feelings; in an online setting this often involves gentle, reflective discussion about long-term patterns and how they show up now. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short experiments, which can be planned during a session and tried between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods suit the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process often begins with a short assessment and a plan to review what is helping and what might be adjusted.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to try practical tasks between meetings and to follow up on progress without rearranging large parts of a schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, low self-esteem and career questions, plus related areas such as attachment issues and isolation.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses listening and clear, practical suggestions, combining client-centred conversation with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused tasks.
How much experience does he have?
John has 15 years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.