- Anxiety and phobia
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT
About Jurgen
Jurgen Schwarz is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. He offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression and coping with life changes, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas. Jurgen speaks English and German and brings experience from organisations such as Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society.
He holds a diploma in counselling and has additional certificates for online and telephone counselling. He has volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans, which informs his work with loss and crisis. Jurgen describes a direct but attentive style influenced by his German background, which some people find brings clarity to complex feelings.
In sessions he listens without rushing and pays attention to what matters most to each person. He uses different therapeutic methods depending on the issue, including cognitive behavioural ideas for managing anxious thoughts and client-centred ways of working that follow the person’s pace. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the work.
People come to him for help with low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, work-related stress and the emotional effects of dementia. He notes a particular welcome for older adults while working with adults from varied backgrounds. Practical coping strategies and clearer self-understanding are common aims in his sessions.
Jurgen encourages a gradual approach to change. He does not promise quick fixes but works with people to find manageable steps and new perspectives. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.
Using therapeutic approaches online and over the phone
Jurgen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, helping people take values-based steps forward. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and gives practical techniques to reduce anxiety and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jurgen will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adaptations can be made as the work progresses.
The original biography notes certificates in online and telephone counselling, but does not list specific session formats here. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caring commitments, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Phone sessions often suit people who prefer not to use video or who have lower bandwidth, while video can let a counsellor and client see facial cues during conversation.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression and coping with life changes among his main concerns, and also works with social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens in a direct but attentive way and works at the person’s pace, combining talking and practical strategies rather than giving advice.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, including work with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can international clients request sessions?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.