John Courtney
Compassionate, integrative counsellor for life changes
About John
John Courtney is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. He also supports people coping with depression, anger, LGBT issues, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, career pressures and major life changes. He aims to build an empathetic, authentic and non-judgemental relationship from the start.
He works from an integrative background, combining psychodynamic ideas with a humanistic, client-centred stance. Sessions focus on understanding what is troubling someone, where those feelings might come from, and how they influence day-to-day life.
Background and approach
He uses the therapeutic relationship as the base to try new ways of thinking and feeling. John describes therapy as a collaborative process. He listens, reflects and helps people identify steps that bring practical improvements.
When needed, he can use shorter, goal-focused techniques alongside deeper exploration to suit what a person needs in the moment. He has four years of therapeutic experience and holds BACP registration. His own experience of having received therapy shapes his approach and underlines a compassionate, down-to-earth style.
He aims to help people take manageable steps back to feeling more like themselves. People who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start may find a straightforward, steady way of working here. The focus is on clear conversation, gentle challenge and finding practical routes to change.
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Sessions & fees
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the relationships we form and how early bonds shape current difficulties. It helps people who feel stuck in patterns of closeness or distance to understand their responses and try different ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps people find their own answers. This approach suits those who want a space to make sense of feelings at their own pace.
Psychodynamic ideas look at repeated patterns and the hidden meanings behind feelings and behaviour. This can be useful when someone wants to explore deeper causes of anxiety, depression or relationship strain rather than only address surface problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the blend of methods accordingly. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching the style to what helps you most.
Please confirm which remote session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity of care for people living outside the immediate area or moving between locations.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
