- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Guilt and shame support
About John
Dr. John Hilsdon is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 24 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression, and offers help around guilt and shame when they arise in these areas.
He takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions are centred on listening and helping people speak plainly about what is troubling them. He aims to make it easier to name difficult feelings and to consider practical steps forward.
Dr Hilsdon uses client-centred methods that put the person's experience first. He also draws on existential ideas that look at meaning, values and the choices people can make when life feels constrained. Together these approaches support conversations about loss, regret, life purpose and routines that cause repeated distress.
In practice he helps people work through practical problems and emotional patterns. That can include talking through relationship communication, addiction cycles, panic or obsessive thoughts, and responses to serious illness or end-of-life concerns. Sessions also cover issues such as loneliness, prejudice and midlife questions.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person explore their feelings. It is useful for talking through guilt, shame, relationship worries and depression.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and personal values. It helps when people feel stuck by life events, midlife questions, or the impact of serious illness and loss. This approach supports clearer thinking about what matters and the options a person might choose.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which methods feel most helpful for their needs, goals and preferences. They adjust the style of sessions based on ongoing feedback and what emerges in conversation.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote appointments to keep therapy practical and accessible while focusing on the topics that matter most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, cancer, first responder issues and isolation.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses a client-centred style to help people name and talk about guilt or shame. He also brings existential perspectives to discuss meaning and the choices available.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of experience working as a counsellor and therapist in the UK. His work has covered a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.