Counsellor profile
John Phelan, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 15 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and family concerns
Continue with JohnAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (054465)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information John supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About John
BACP. 15 years' counselling experience. John Phelan works with stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, self-esteem and career concerns using client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches.
John has practised counselling for 15 years across a range of common life difficulties. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those navigating family conflict or grief. He also supports people wrestling with self-esteem, motivation and career choices.
In sessions he uses client-centred methods to listen and reflect what matters to the client. He draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that affect present feelings and relationships. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps and small changes that can move things forward.
John aims for clear, direct conversations rather than technical language. He works with individuals on issues such as attachment concerns, communication problems, fatherhood questions, gender dysphoria and multicultural matters. He also addresses guilt and shame, isolation, hoarding tendencies and midlife or life-purpose questions.
People can expect a collaborative style where the counsellor and client set goals together. Sessions cover what matters most now while keeping sight of longer-term patterns. For anyone considering counselling, John suggests starting with a short assessment to agree practical next steps.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects back what seems important, which helps people clarify feelings and priorities. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and early relationships that influence current behaviour. It can help when people want to understand why certain reactions keep happening and how past experiences shape present struggles. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and clear goals. It is useful for people who want direct, practical steps to reduce stress or improve communication. Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and help you choose which methods to try, reviewing progress as you go. Please confirm which session formats are currently available before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits you. It can also help when quieter surroundings or reduced screen time are preferable to a longer face-to-face session.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, self-esteem and career concerns, plus a wider range of areas such as attachment issues and multicultural matters.
What is his counselling style?
He uses client-centred listening, psychodynamic reflection on past patterns and solution-focused steps to create practical change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of counselling experience.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is a member of the BACP as stated in his credentials.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients as indicated in his profile.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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