John Edgar, BACP

John Edgar is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has ten years of experience in mental health work and has supported people affected by stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career difficulties.

He has worked in varied settings including schools, prisons and cancer charities. That range means he is used to different life situations and practical pressures. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion.

Sessions are tailored to each person. He works at a client's pace and focuses on what matters most to them. Conversations are direct and down to earth, with room to explore feelings and make sensible changes.

John often helps people cope with health-related stresses such as cancer, plus chronic pain or illness. He also supports those dealing with parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional concerns he addresses include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.

His approach is practical and person-centred. He will listen first, then agree on goals and small steps to try. The emphasis is on regular check-ins and adapting the work if life circumstances change.

To begin, he asks people to use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged around the therapist's availability.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Many counselling approaches use evidence-based techniques such as person-centred work and structured problem-solving. Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and tailoring the pace to the individual, which helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Structured problem-solving breaks issues into manageable steps and practical goals, useful for stress, career difficulties and coping with illness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what suits a person's needs, goals and preferences, and adjust methods if something isn't helping. That means clients take part in deciding the focus and techniques used.

The biography does not specify session formats, so check current options before booking. Many people value online work because it can fit around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to keep a regular schedule and to maintain continuity during life changes, while the therapist and client work together to find a setup that suits day-to-day life.