Counsellor profile
John Clare, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- School experience
- Works with grief
About John
Counsellor and member of NCPS, John Clare has three years' experience and works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression among other concerns. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He describes his approach as client-centred and aims to provide focused listening and reflection for people who want to talk things through.
John draws on time spent working in a special educational needs and mental health (SEMH) primary school. That role involved supporting children using creative and movement-based methods, and it has influenced how he thinks about emotional expression and regulation. He brings that practical experience into sessions with adults where helpful.
Sessions tend to focus on what is most present for the person. That may be anxiety, grief, trauma, identity concerns, or a general sense that something needs to change. He emphasises listening and responding to what a person brings, rather than imposing a set plan.
People can expect a calm, reflective style that looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences affect current behaviour. Practical matters such as managing overwhelming feelings, improving sleep, or coping with life changes are also discussed in clear, workaday terms.
John’s background includes work in education, social care and community settings. Those roles inform a down-to-earth way of working and a focus on relational contact. If you are unsure whether this approach fits, the initial steps include a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How client-centred counselling works online
Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what matters to the client, helping them clarify feelings and make sense of difficult events. This approach is often used for anxiety, grief, relationship patterns and life changes.John's background in working with children in an SEMH primary school informs his plain and practical way of working. He uses what the person brings and helps them notice patterns, emotional responses and practical coping steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together - he will talk through options with the client and adjust based on needs and preferences.
If you are considering online counselling, check the available session formats before booking. The biography does not list specific formats, so confirm which ones are offered when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, and help people work from a familiar setting. Registered or accredited professionals can work with you to choose a practical format that fits your routine and goals.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and depression among many other topics. Additional areas include grief, addiction, self-esteem and relationship matters.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. The aim is to follow the client's concerns and support practical coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working in counselling and related settings, including education and social care. That background shapes his relational and down-to-earth way of working.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with NCPS. NCPS is shown as his supplied credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That process begins the booking steps.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.