Counsellor profile
John Phelan, BACP
Counsellor - stress and family concerns
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About John
John Phelan is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 15 years of experience. He works with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, self-esteem and career matters.
He sees individuals who struggle with attachment issues, communication problems and feelings of isolation. He also helps with fatherhood concerns, midlife transitions and questions about life purpose. Autism and Asperger Syndrome, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and hoarding are also listed areas he can address.
John uses a mix of client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches. In sessions he listens to what matters most to the person and then finds practical ways forward. That might mean looking at past patterns that repeat, or working on short-term goals to relieve immediate pressure.
People can expect straightforward conversation about what they want to achieve. John tailors the way he works to the individual rather than following one fixed method. He also draws on his 15 years of practice to offer perspective when problems have felt longstanding.
Sessions are aimed at helping people manage current symptoms and make clearer decisions. He encourages honest talk about feelings, relationships and everyday stresses. For anyone in the UK thinking about counselling, he asks for a first step of a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session to see if his way of working fits.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the person feel heard so they can decide what matters most and how to move forward.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from earlier life that repeat in current relationships and feelings. It can help when issues recur or when someone wants to understand why they react in certain ways.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals. It is useful when someone wants to reduce immediate stress, improve communication, or change one small thing that leads to bigger shifts.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, listen to preferences and then agree a way of working together. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as things progress.
For practical matters please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often find that remote sessions let people keep contact across different locations while focusing on the same therapeutic aims.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, self-esteem and career matters. A range of additional focus areas are also listed such as attachment issues and isolation.
What is his approach in sessions?
He combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps. That means he listens first, explores patterns, and then works on practical goals.
How long has he been practising?
He has 15 years of counselling experience working with people on a range of personal and family issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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.