Counsellor profile
Dr. John Hilsdon, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Addictions
See online counselling options- Client-centred
- Existential ideas
- English language
About John
Counsellor Dr. John Hilsdon is a member of the BACP and has 24 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
He uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. That means sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping someone make sense of their own feelings and choices. He also draws on existential ideas that ask about meaning, responsibility and how to live with uncertainty.
In practical terms he talks through what is troubling someone now, and what small changes might make a difference. He aims to keep sessions straightforward and conversational. People can expect to explore thoughts, emotions and behaviours at a pace they find manageable.
Dr Hilsdon has worked across a wide range of concerns over many years, including complex areas such as addictions, obsessive behaviours and end-of-life issues. He also supports people facing issues linked to cancer, first responder pressures, shame, loneliness and midlife questions.
He uses the BACP membership as a professional reference and brings long experience to sessions rather than relying on jargon. To begin, users are asked to use the site matching questionnaire and book a first session through the online counselling options button.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the individual's experience. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.Existential Therapy looks at larger questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, wonders about life purpose, or is coping with loss and difficult events. Conversations can be direct and reflective rather than prescriptive.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and make choices together. That collaborative process helps match methods to the person's situation rather than imposing a single model.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please check current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats need less data or no camera and can be useful for shorter check-ins or when quieter surroundings are easier to arrange. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to suit practical needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression. He also addresses related issues such as obsessions, panic, phobias and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred work that focuses on listening and reflection, plus existential ideas that look at meaning and responsibility. Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify what matters to the individual.
How long has he been practising?
He has 24 years of experience as a counsellor working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the counsellor before booking.
How are fees charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.