Dr. John Hilsdon, BACP

Dr. John Hilsdon is a United Kingdom based therapist with 24 years of clinical practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and depression. He draws on a compassionate, client-focused style to create a welcoming space where individuals can talk openly about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. This approach supports people who are ready to take the difficult first steps toward greater wellbeing and more fulfilling relationships.

Throughout his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns including communication difficulties, issues related to cancer and hospice care, first responder stresses, guilt and shame, loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, panic and phobia problems, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic internet behaviors. He also addresses life-stage issues like midlife transition and questions about life purpose, with particular experience supporting men who are seeking change.

Dr. Hilsdon is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers a supportive, collaborative style aimed at empowering clients to find practical ways forward. He is available to work with people in the UK and with international clients, providing flexible options for connecting and ongoing therapeutic support.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Dr. John Hilsdon uses client-centered and existential approaches to guide his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective, offering empathy, active listening, and non-judgmental support so people can explore feelings and make their own decisions; this approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and many day-to-day struggles.

Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, choice, and personal responsibility, helping people who are wrestling with life purpose, grief, midlife transitions, or feelings of isolation to clarify values and make authentic choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Hilsdon works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts his style over time as clients learn more about what helps them most.

Online therapy with Dr. Hilsdon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from wherever you are, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for you.