- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About John
John Mclaughlin is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, and motivation. He also supports people working through grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, and difficulties with intimacy and sleeping.
John keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He listens for patterns in feelings and behaviour and helps people name painful emotions. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients understand core emotions and make practical changes.
People see him for a wide range of concerns, including parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD related challenges, body image and eating issues, and coping with long-term illness. He also works with matters linked to attachment, adoption and foster care, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps clients can try between meetings. John offers a calm, direct style and aims to help people put words to feelings that are hard to name. He asks practical questions and suggests short exercises when helpful.
Before a first session he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule an initial meeting. Costs vary by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name core emotions that drive relationship patterns and personal distress. It focuses on feeling and connection to help shift entrenched responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to commit to actions that fit their values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John treats approach choice as collaborative. He will talk about your goals and try methods that suit your situation, adjusting plans as you go so the work stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or meetings that avoid travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or allow audio-only conversations when a video call is not possible. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients weigh these practical considerations when arranging sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
John works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, plus issues such as trauma, grief, addiction and low self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a conversational, direct approach and helps people name feelings and identify patterns in relationships and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
John has six years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.