About John
John Goodrick is a therapeutic counsellor with ten years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem difficulties. He is approachable and down-to-earth, and aims to make conversations straightforward and easy to follow. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
John helps people who are dealing with anger, addiction and motivation problems, as well as sleep and eating difficulties. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma and life changes.
How John works
His focus includes mood concerns such as bipolar symptoms, panic and social anxiety. His way of working grew from more than a decade in a mental health setting. That time exposed him to many different life stories and practical challenges, and shaped how he responds in session.
He later completed a Diploma in therapeutic counselling and brings academic study in sociology and careers guidance to his practice. Sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental. John pays attention to everyday pressures and the choices people make, and he works with clients to identify small, practical steps.
Conversations are intended to be respectful and honest rather than clinical or overly technical. People often come to him for help with communication, body image, guilt and shame, isolation, or questions about life purpose. He offers a calm space to talk through difficult feelings and to plan manageable changes.
John accepts clients across the United Kingdom and internationally, conducting work in English and using a range of online session formats.
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online access
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer understanding. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and build new ways of responding to stress and anxiety; this method is useful for panic, social anxiety and mood concerns. Another approach concentrates on managing behaviour and daily routines to improve sleep, eating and coping with addictive urges; it supports step-by-step habit changes and relapse prevention.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options help people access therapy from different places and at times that fit their lives.
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