About John
John Phelan is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who helps people through stress, anxiety and family problems. He works with people coping with grief and loss, and with those trying to rebuild self-esteem, confidence and motivation. John approaches conversations with respect, sensitivity and compassion to make the first step easier.
He meets each person where they are and adapts the way he talks and plans work to fit individual needs.
How John works
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, while also allowing time to look at deeper patterns that keep difficulties repeating. That blend helps people with immediate pressures and longer-term change. John draws on client-centred ways of working to make discussions feel collaborative and person-led.
He also uses psychodynamic ideas to notice themes from past relationships and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals. Combining these methods supports a range of concerns from career crossroads to relationship strain. People come to him with issues linked to attachment, communication, fatherhood, multicultural challenges and gender identity among others.
He also supports those struggling with hoarding, guilt, shame, isolation and a sense of life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. John aims to help people find practical steps that fit their lives and build clearer direction over time.
John lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
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
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches and online support that fit your life
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what matters most to you. It helps when you want someone to reflect your thoughts and feelings and to shape the pace of work around your priorities.Psychodynamic therapy looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships influence current feelings and behaviour. This approach can help when worries or relationship problems seem to repeat and you want to understand why.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work with you to try different ways of working and agree what feels most helpful for your goals. Decisions about methods are collaborative and adapt as your needs change.
Online sessions provide practical flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation when you want more connection, phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or shorter moments between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel and to keep up progress even when life is busy.
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