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John Phelan, BACP

John Phelan is a counsellor with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety and family difficulties.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About John

John Phelan is a counsellor with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety and family difficulties. He works with individuals coping with grief, low self-esteem and career uncertainty. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion from the first conversation.

He uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. Sessions focus on listening first, then on practical steps that feel doable. Dialogue and the plan are tailored to what each person needs and wants to change.

Background and approach

Many people come for help with communication problems, attachment questions and feelings of isolation. John also supports those facing issues like gender dysphoria, fatherhood concerns, hoarding, guilt and shame, and multicultural stresses. He can help people who are trying to find meaning in midlife or who are rethinking life purpose.

John draws on client-centred work to build a trusting space where people lead the pace. He uses elements of psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that repeat over time. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, short-term goals and track progress.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Practical arrangements such as format and scheduling are agreed together. If someone is ready to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	054465	August 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working John names

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How his approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of each session and focuses on understanding your experience. It helps when someone needs space to talk and to be heard without pressure. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns and past experiences that may affect present feelings and relationships; it can help when similar problems keep recurring. Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on small, practical steps and on what is already working, making it useful for people who want clear short-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can be adjusted as you learn what helps most over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when non-verbal cues matter, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does John specialise in?

He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, self-esteem and career concerns. He also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems and feelings of isolation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and person-led, starting with careful listening. He combines client-centred work with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused goal setting.

How much experience does he have?

John has 15 years of counselling experience working with a wide range of emotional and life issues.

What are his professional credentials and where is he based?

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

Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is able to work with clients internationally.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.