John Phelan, BACP

He also focuses on attachment difficulties, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, and midlife questions. John has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome and with problems such as hoarding, guilt, shame and isolation. John uses three well‑established approaches in his work.

Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person’s experience central and helps build self-understanding. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from the past that affect present behaviour. Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify practical steps and small changes that move someone forward.

Sessions are offered in English and John accepts international clients practising from the United Kingdom. He says the first step often feels hardest, and he focuses on making the initial sessions straightforward and manageable. He listens for what matters most and then agrees simple goals to work towards.

John describes his role as a steady presence who asks direct questions and offers reflective feedback. He balances exploring feelings with finding workable strategies. The aim is clearer thinking, more confidence, and better ways of handling everyday pressures.