John Courtney, BACP

John Courtney helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and depression. He supports those dealing with grief, anger, relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, self-esteem and career concerns. He also works with LGBT clients and those coping with life changes.

John aims to build a straightforward, honest relationship. He focuses on empathy and non-judgemental acceptance so people can talk about what is bothering them. That relationship gives space to look at where feelings come from and how they affect day-to-day life.

He trained as an integrative practitioner and blends several ways of working. This includes psychodynamic ideas about past patterns and client-centred approaches that prioritise the person's own experience. He draws on Jungian ideas and solution-focused thinking when these fit the individual's needs.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. Practical steps and small changes are used alongside deeper discussion of emotions and early experiences. John aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having clearer choices.

He has four years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. John understands how daunting starting therapy can be, having sought therapy himself, and tries to make the process as straightforward and humane as possible.

How his approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. Online sessions can help people spot those patterns and practice different ways of relating that feel healthier. Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the centre of sessions and gives space for honest, guided conversation about feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want non-directive support to find their own direction.

John uses these approaches collaboratively. He will discuss the different ways of working and help decide which fits best for each person's goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the approach can change if needed.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal feedback. Phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.