HCPC
John Odutemu, HCPC
Therapist in the UK
John is a HCPC therapist in the UK.
- 12+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John
John Odutemu welcomes people who are anxious, overwhelmed or stuck and want practical help to move forward. He offers a steady, respectful approach and aims to make the first steps easier for someone who has already found this page.
He draws on 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. His patients bring concerns such as relationship strain, addiction, trauma and emotional instability. He also addresses issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem and career stress. Sessions are shaped to the person in front of him rather than a fixed script.
John uses a blend of approaches in conversation and planning. He works from client-centred principles, helping people set priorities and make choices that fit their life. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and act in line with their values.
When someone faces strong emotions he can introduce skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to help with distress tolerance and emotional regulation. Attachment-based ideas inform work around intimacy, abandonment and relationship patterns. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps and steady progress.
John is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, shown as HCPC, and works in the UK. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, clients are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a session according to availability.
He draws on 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. His patients bring concerns such as relationship strain, addiction, trauma and emotional instability. He also addresses issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem and career stress. Sessions are shaped to the person in front of him rather than a fixed script.
John uses a blend of approaches in conversation and planning. He works from client-centred principles, helping people set priorities and make choices that fit their life. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and act in line with their values.
When someone faces strong emotions he can introduce skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to help with distress tolerance and emotional regulation. Attachment-based ideas inform work around intimacy, abandonment and relationship patterns. The emphasis is on clear, practical steps and steady progress.
John is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, shown as HCPC, and works in the UK. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, clients are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a session according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
HCPC
Languages
English
Focus areas
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Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
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AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger Syndrome
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Avoidant 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 personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, 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 phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How these approaches fit online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and still act in line with what matters to them; it can help with anxiety, depression and life changes by focusing on values and committed action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for mood, anxiety and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor follows the person's pace and priorities, useful when someone needs time to feel heard and understood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the precise online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work when life circumstances change, with the therapist helping to adapt the plan to fit everyday demands.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly address?
He helps people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression and anxiety, as well as self-esteem, grief and career stress.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The approach is conversational and practical, blending client-centred listening with techniques from CBT and ACT to support behaviour change and clearer decision making.
How much clinical experience does this counsellor have?
John has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, listed as HCPC, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.