- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About John
John Phelan is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 15 years of practice working with stress and anxiety. He works with people dealing with family conflict, grief and loss, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation.
He sees clients who are wrestling with relationship tension and communication problems. He also helps people navigating fatherhood issues, control struggles, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Guilt and shame are listed among his focus areas and come up alongside identity and life-purpose questions.
His approach is based on listening and adapting conversations to each person. He uses Client-Centred techniques to follow what matters most to the client. He draws on Psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.
He also uses Solution-Focused methods to map small practical steps and changes. Sessions often involve looking back to understand why something matters, then discussing actionable next steps. The balance between reflection and practical work is shaped by what the client wants.
John has worked with people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome, multicultural concerns, gender dysphoria and men’s issues. He also addresses hoarding, forgiveness, career questions and midlife transitions. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first meeting via the site.
Approaches used in online sessions
John uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the client's concerns and priorities at the centre of the conversation; this approach is about listening and following what the person says matters most, which can help with building trust around difficult feelings like shame. Psychodynamic Therapy is used to look for recurring patterns from earlier relationships that might influence current reactions and decisions, which can be useful when guilt or family history keeps reappearing. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps the client can try between sessions to make modest changes.Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will try different ways of working and adjust the balance between reflection and practical steps as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to choose a format without video if that suits the client better. Registered or accredited professionals often find that online sessions let people keep continuity of care across locations, but details about session length and delivery should be checked when arranging appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, self-esteem and career questions, and lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He combines reflective work with practical steps, using talk to understand patterns and solution-focused methods to try small changes.
What experience does he have?
He has 15 years of counselling experience working with a range of concerns including attachment issues and midlife transitions.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.