Counsellor profile
John Mclaughlin, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT methods
- ACT techniques
- Client-centred work
About John
John Mclaughlin is a counsellor and a BACP member with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, low self-esteem and motivation. He also offers support for depression, addictions, grief and a range of other life challenges.
John takes a straightforward, client-centred approach in sessions. He listens to what matters to each person and focuses on practical next steps. He uses methods from cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-based work to help people understand patterns of thought and behaviour.
Sessions commonly look at current stresses, relationship patterns and coping skills. He helps people recognise unhelpful thinking, try new ways of responding, and practise small changes between meetings. For some concerns he draws on ideas from dialectical behaviour therapy to support emotional regulation.
John also works with issues such as parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. He has experience with trauma, intimacy-related concerns and identity issues including LGBT topics. He can discuss how these themes connect to day-to-day problems like work stress or care responsibilities.
People who come to John are offered a calm, direct way of talking things through. He aims to make sessions clear and practical. To start, readers should confirm session options and booking steps before arranging a first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for persistent worry, generalised anxiety and problems with motivation.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It works well for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties by giving practical tools to test and change thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will discuss what fits best with a person’s goals and preferences. He aims to agree a plan together and adjust methods as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caring responsibilities and can reduce travel time. It can also suit quieter check-ins or shorter review meetings when that helps someone manage time or bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals like this counsellor can explain which session types they offer when you book.
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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 helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. He also supports issues like low self-esteem, depression, addictions and grief.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centred style and draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps and noticing patterns of thought and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any practical details about time zones when arranging sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the full price information when booking.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.
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