John Clare , NCPS

John Clare is a person-centred therapist based in the United Kingdom who brings empathy, authenticity, and respect to his online practice. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and has three years of experience working across education, social care, and community settings. His approach prioritises deep listening and a warm, non-judgemental presence, creating space for people to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, relationship patterns, and the many life transitions that can feel overwhelming.

Alongside his online work, he supports children in an SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health - primary school, using creative and movement-based methods to help young people express and regulate emotions. That experience informs his work with adults, offering practical insight into emotional expression, regulation, and relational safety that often enriches therapeutic conversations.

John provides a reflective environment for processing grief, reconnecting with values and motivation, addressing self-esteem and attachment concerns, and navigating stress, addiction, or intimacy-related issues. He works with a broad range of presenting concerns including parenting, ADHD, bipolar, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. While his practice is rooted in person-centred values and belief in each person's capacity for growth, he is not currently accepting new clients.

Client-Centred and Creative Approaches in Online Therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and creating a non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and direction of work. This approach supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity questions, and life transitions by emphasising understanding and the client’s own capacity for growth.

John also draws on creative and movement-based methods developed through his work in an SEMH primary school. These approaches encourage emotional expression and regulation through non-verbal and embodied techniques, which can be particularly helpful for those who find traditional talk therapy difficult or who want alternative ways to process trauma and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. John works with clients to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as the work unfolds. Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing that collaboration - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. For many people, these options make it easier to engage consistently with therapy and to integrate support into everyday life.