Counsellor profile
Jurgen Schwarz, BACP
Counsellor - grief and anxiety
See online counselling options- Grief and loss
- Stress and work
- Relationship issues
About Jurgen
Jurgen Schwarz is a counsellor and psychotherapist who practises in the UK and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has four years of clinical experience and works with concerns such as grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem.
His training includes a diploma in counselling and additional certificates in online and telephone counselling. He has worked with Mind, the NHS, and the Alzheimer’s Society, and has volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans. These roles shaped his practical experience of grief, dementia-related distress and crisis support.
Jurgen speaks English and German and brings a cross-cultural perspective to sessions. He describes his style as direct and clear while also attentive. He aims to help people look at long-standing emotional problems in a new light and find practical ways to cope.
He uses several approaches in his work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, existential and psychodynamic methods. These give him a range of ways to help with symptoms and practical problems, rather than a single fixed method.
People attend for a wide range of issues from work stress and loneliness to the emotional effects of serious illness. He works with adults of all ages and gives a particular welcome to older adults. To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Jurgen uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. It focuses on values and small actions a person can take to live in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical steps to change patterns that cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre and relies on listening and reflection to help people make sense of their situation and choose changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jurgen will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a way of working together. That collaborative decision shapes how sessions proceed and which methods are used.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep contact regular while people manage work, care responsibilities or other commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What does he help people with most often?
He commonly sees people for grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem and loneliness.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, along with existential and psychodynamic ideas.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy roles.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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.