John Courtney, BACP

John Courtney helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. He supports those dealing with grief, anger, relationship strain, family and parenting pressures, self‑esteem and career difficulties. He also works with LGBT concerns and people coping with life changes.

John uses a straightforward, warm approach in sessions. He aims to build a relationship based on empathy, authenticity and non‑judgemental acceptance. That relationship becomes a base for looking at what is troubling a person and how it affects day to day life.

His way of working blends different therapeutic ideas. He combines psychodynamic thinking with humanistic, client‑centred practice to understand a person in a fuller way. This mix helps explore where patterns started and how they play out now.

John particularly helps people who have experienced early or recent trauma, and those carrying shame or uncertainty. He also supports people trying to recover from relationship breakdown or work and life imbalance. When someone cannot name a single cause for their unease, he helps them find clearer direction.

Having attended therapy himself, John understands how hard the first step can feel. He aims to make that step easier by walking alongside people as they work towards the life they want. The practical focus is on noticing patterns, talking through options and making changes that fit the person’s goals.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment‑based work focuses on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. It looks at how earlier bonds affect current feelings and reactions, which can help with anxiety, relationship patterns and grief. Client‑centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. It prioritises empathy, acceptance and listening so people can find their own solutions and build self‑esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best. He listens to needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts how sessions progress together.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in conversations when that suits the client. It also permits sessions where visual focus is less important, or where quieter surroundings and lower bandwidth are helpful. Registered and accredited professionals can use these approaches effectively over distance, and the therapist will talk through practical arrangements when scheduling.