Dr. John Hilsdon, BACP

Dr. John Hilsdon helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with grief and major life changes. Dr. Hilsdon works in straightforward, compassionate ways to help people feel understood and to find practical ways forward.

He creates an open space where clients can speak without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in the room and on small, achievable steps. He aims to make conversations clear and useful rather than full of jargon.

Over 24 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including issues around cancer, end-of-life and hospice matters, first responder challenges, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise. He also addresses panic attacks, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, shame and guilt, and problems arising from prejudice and discrimination.

His practice draws on client-centred therapy, which prioritises the person's experience and pace, and existential therapy, which looks at meaning, choices and personal values. Together these approaches help people explore feelings, make decisions, and find direction when life feels confusing.

Dr. Hilsdon is a BACP member in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, people are invited to use the site process to match with him and arrange sessions according to his schedule.

How client-centred and existential approaches work online

Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and helps people name their feelings and priorities. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship worries by creating clear, humane conversations.

Existential therapy focuses on meaning, choice and values. It helps when someone is facing life changes, questions about purpose, or feelings of isolation. The work often involves talking through what matters most and deciding on ways to live that reflect personal values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which methods feel most useful. That collaboration includes checking goals, pace and how much time and structure the client prefers.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow regular check-ins that suit the client's schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor conversations to practical needs, whether brief check-ins or deeper weekly sessions.