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Dr. John Hilsdon, BACP

Dr.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About John

Dr. John Hilsdon helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief and depression. He has worked in the UK as a counsellor for many years and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

His tone is steady and practical, and he focuses on what people need right now. After training and many years in practice, John draws on Client-Centred and Existential approaches to shape sessions.

Background and approach

He creates a calm space where people can say what they think and feel without judgement. Conversations focus on the issues that feel most pressing and on simple, realistic steps forward. John has 24 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns.

He also supports people facing cancer, hospice and end-of-life issues, and those dealing with guilt, shame, isolation or midlife questions. First responder stress, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks and phobias are among other areas he addresses. Sessions are offered in English and John is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

He works with international clients and offers a range of online formats to suit different needs. Costs vary depending on location and the subscription plan used by the platform. To begin, a simple matching questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled.

The initial steps are kept straightforward so people can focus on what matters to them rather than paperwork.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	76390	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working John names

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Approach-driven online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting space where people lead the conversation and feel heard. It helps with issues like anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain by encouraging honest self-expression and gradual change.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and identity. It can help when people face life transitions, questions about purpose, feelings of isolation or responses to serious illness and end-of-life concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend how Client-Centred or Existential methods might fit. That way the plan evolves from your needs rather than fixed assumptions.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls let you see facial expression and tone, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, travel and daily life, while letting registered or accredited professionals focus on what matters to you.

Frequently asked

What concerns does John focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression, plus issues such as cancer, first responder stress, and obsessions or compulsions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a calm, direct style that encourages honest talking and practical steps. Sessions centre on the client's experience and what they find most helpful.

How much experience does he have?

John has 24 years of experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people connect.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the platform subscription model. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.