- Thoughts and habits
- Values-focused work
- Goal oriented
About John
John Mclaughlin BACP is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strains and motivation. He aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive for someone looking for change.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He encourages people to talk about thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better. Conversations focus on small, doable steps as well as the feelings behind them. He works to create an open, non-judgemental space so people can be honest about what they’re facing.
John draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. That includes methods that look at thoughts and behaviours and approaches that centre on values and relationships. He tends to use short exercises, reflective conversation and goal-focused planning during sessions. The aim is to make progress people can notice between appointments.
He has a background working with a wide range of concerns from depression and grief to addiction and neurodiversity-related issues. His list of focus areas also includes parenting stresses, career pressures, and coping with life changes. He accepts international clients and works in English.
When someone is ready to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on availability. Payment is managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He encourages people to talk about thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better. Conversations focus on small, doable steps as well as the feelings behind them. He works to create an open, non-judgemental space so people can be honest about what they’re facing.
John draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. That includes methods that look at thoughts and behaviours and approaches that centre on values and relationships. He tends to use short exercises, reflective conversation and goal-focused planning during sessions. The aim is to make progress people can notice between appointments.
He has a background working with a wide range of concerns from depression and grief to addiction and neurodiversity-related issues. His list of focus areas also includes parenting stresses, career pressures, and coping with life changes. He accepts international clients and works in English.
When someone is ready to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions based on availability. Payment is managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and to take small actions that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems that come from stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is commonly helpful for stress, anxiety and sleeping or eating disruptions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will discuss different styles with each person and decide together what fits best for their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing elements from different approaches and adjusting plans as progress is made.
Confirm the available online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or let someone avoid travel time. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often use these remote sessions to maintain regular contact and follow through on agreed goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does John address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and a wide range of life challenges including relationship and family concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
John keeps things practical and conversational. He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, uses short exercises and helps people set manageable goals between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has six years of professional experience working with people on a variety of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time; exact costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.