John Andrews, BACP

John Andrews offers a warm, non-judgmental counselling space where individuals are invited to explore thoughts, feelings, and life experiences at a pace that feels right for them. Grounded in humanistic principles, his work is based on the belief that people have an innate capacity for growth and self-understanding when met with empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. This approach supports clients through times of stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulty, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas, exploring how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns can shape present emotional life. Through careful, compassionate exploration, John helps clients bring greater awareness to what may lie beneath the surface, enabling insights that support longer-term change and emotional clarity.

John places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of his practice, creating an evolving space of trust and respect where clients can encounter themselves more fully. He aims not only to alleviate distress but to foster a richer understanding of identity and values so clients can live more freely and authentically. John Andrews holds BACP accreditation - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

John Andrews works from a client-centred foundation, offering a respectful, non-directive approach that prioritises the client's experience and personal goals. This method helps people who want a supportive space to explore identity, values, and emotional growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and specific behavioural challenges. Existential therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice, and life transitions, supporting those facing loss, life changes, or questions about purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John collaborates with each client to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work as understanding deepens. The emphasis is on a shared, exploratory relationship rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy offers flexible access to counselling, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with registered professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and the core elements of effective therapy.