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John Clare, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionADHD

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John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers online therapy focused on listening and genuine presence. He uses empathy and authenticity to help people feel heard and understood. He works with clear, down-to-earth language so people can talk about what matters most to them.

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also helps those facing identity questions, parenting strain, addiction issues, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges with sleep or eating.

Background and approach

Other focus areas include chronic health issues, caregiver stress, body image and career-related worries. John has three years' experience and holds NCPS. He combines his clinical work with hands-on practice in an SEMH primary school setting.

That school work involves creative and movement-based approaches which inform how he notices emotion and regulation with adults too. Sessions aim to be steady and practical. He creates space to talk through feelings, notice patterns from early life, and find everyday steps that make a difference.

The tone is calm, non-judgemental and collaborative. People often come wanting help to manage overwhelm, reconnect with values, or get clearer about next steps in life. John helps by listening closely, reflecting what he hears, and offering simple ways to try things between sessions.

Person-centred approaches and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects what is heard, helping people feel understood. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, identity questions and processing grief because it emphasises the individual's experience rather than labels.

John treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try different ways of working and adjust the approach based on what helps most. That means decisions about methods come from the client's needs and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are close to an in-person meeting and suit longer sessions or deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break in a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or when writing helps organise thoughts. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
What concerns does John focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and identity issues, plus ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that emphasises deep listening, empathy and working at the client’s pace to explore feelings and choices.
What is his professional background?
He has three years' experience and combines online work with practice in an SEMH primary school, using creative and movement-based methods.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a time based on availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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