John Clare, NCPS

John Clare is a person-centred counsellor who offers an empathic, non-judgemental space for people at midlife and beyond to talk through what feels difficult. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen carefully and help clients find their own answers. He presents as calm and direct, inviting honest conversation about stress, loss, identity and life change.

He helps people manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and overwhelm. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addictions, and intimacy-related concerns. Midlife crisis and career crossroads are included among the life changes he can talk through with clients.

John draws on three years working across education, social care and community settings. He currently works in a Social, Emotional and Mental Health primary school, where he supports children with creative and movement-based approaches. That experience informs his practical, relational style with adults.

Sessions focus on what the client brings. John listens, reflects and asks questions to clarify values and goals. He encourages small steps people can try between meetings to test new ways of coping and relating.

He is registered with NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Sessions are offered in English and delivered from the United Kingdom. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Client-centred support for online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening. The counsellor pays close attention to what the client says, reflects it back and helps clarify values and choices. This approach is often useful for people dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief or midlife uncertainty.

John's background in education and social care brings a practical, relational slant to this approach. He aims to help clients identify small, manageable steps between sessions and to test new ways of coping. Finding the best fit is collaborative - he will work with the client to shape the focus and pace of sessions around their needs and goals.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during breaks or quieter periods. They can also let people choose audio-only or shorter conversations when that better suits their circumstances, subject to the formats the therapist provides.