John Goodrick, BACP

John Goodrick offers straightforward, approachable counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. He aims to make sessions easy to follow and free of judgement. John is a BACP counsellor with ten years of experience and speaks English.

He works with common concerns such as depression, anger, addictions and difficulties with sleep or eating. He also helps with relationship and parenting strains, grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and body image. Practical, everyday language is used so the process feels accessible.

John began his career in mental health services, where he spent over a decade meeting people from a wide range of backgrounds. That time shaped his view of how social factors and life choices affect wellbeing. He then completed a Diploma in therapeutic counselling to move into one-to-one practice.

His wider academic background includes a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sociology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance, which inform his understanding of social context and work-related pressures. John aims to build an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of being patronised.

Sessions focus on helping people locate where they are now and plan small, realistic steps forward. He supports people who want clearer thinking, better coping, or more confidence to make changes. The first meeting is used to agree goals and a practical way forward.

How therapeutic approaches and online care can fit your life

John describes his work as evidence-based therapeutic techniques, meaning he draws on approaches that focus on practical steps and clear goals. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour and replace them with more helpful routines; this can ease anxiety, panic and low mood. Another approach concentrates on building coping skills and emotional regulation to manage anger, stress and mood swings, using straightforward exercises and homework to practise between sessions.

Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which approach feels most useful for their concerns, goals and personal preferences. This discussion shapes the plan for therapy rather than assuming one fixed method from the start.

The benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions around work, childcare and daily life. It can make it easier to keep appointments when travel is difficult and offers options for shorter check-ins or meetings that do not require being on camera. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the exact online or in-person options available before booking.