Jurgen Schwarz, BACP

Jurgen Schwarz is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He trained to a diploma level in counselling and holds additional certificates in online and telephone counselling. Jurgen brings four years of professional experience and a calm, straightforward presence to sessions.

He has worked with Mind, the NHS, and the Alzheimer’s Society, and has volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans. That background means he has talked with people during bereavement, mental health crises, and the stresses of long-term caregiving.

Jurgen offers a patient, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and at their own pace. He aims to listen first and then help clients find practical ways to cope. He does not promise to remove problems, but to work with clients towards clearer understanding and manageable steps forward.

People often seek his help for grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, work stress, and the emotional impact of dementia. He also welcomes older adults and those with multicultural backgrounds, and supports concerns such as relationship and intimacy issues, career stresses, body image, and questions around identity and belonging.

Jurgen uses a blend of approaches to suit each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, existential thinking, and client-centred work to tailor sessions. He speaks English and German and works with adults from varied backgrounds, helping them move towards greater purpose and self-understanding.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then take action that matches their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with stress and low mood. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, through empathic listening and reflection that helps people find their own solutions and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jurgen will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts what he brings based on how someone responds and what they want to achieve.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around family, work or caring duties, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a brief catch-up is helpful. Many people find online sessions a practical way to keep continuity of care while managing day-to-day life.