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Dr. John Hilsdon, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 24 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Depression

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Dr. John Hilsdon helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. He also supports those coping with grief and relationship difficulties.

He is named in the first paragraph so readers know who they are reading about. He works in a straightforward, person-centred way. Sessions are aimed at listening and understanding before offering any direction.

He creates space for people to say what matters to them without feeling judged. He also draws on existential ideas about meaning and choice.

Background and approach

That can help when life feels empty, confusing, or stuck. Conversations look at values, purpose and how people want to live going forward. Across 24 years he has helped people manage panic, phobias and obsessive thoughts.

He has also supported those dealing with process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviours. Additional focus includes work around cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and problems tied to prejudice and discrimination. Dr Hilsdon is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Therapy can take place by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so people can arrange sessions that fit their life and timing.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and the client’s own pace. The counsellor offers empathic attention and reflects what the person says so they can make sense of their feelings. This approach helps with anxiety, stress, depression and relationship concerns by prioritising the person’s experience.

Existential Therapy works on questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, faces a life transition or wrestles with guilt, shame or life purpose. Conversations look at values and how people want to live rather than only reducing symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and agree which way of working feels most useful. That can include combining person-centred listening with existential topics as needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video is useful for a close, face-to-face style of work while phone calls suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can fit tight schedules and let people check in between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, care commitments or travel.

What concerns does this counsellor address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression, plus related issues like panic, OCD, phobias and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centred style that focuses on listening and understanding, and incorporates existential ideas about meaning and choice.

How much experience does he have?

He has 24 years of experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

What does therapy cost?

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

How do I start a course of sessions?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Dr. John Hilsdon, BACP

Background and approach

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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