John Chauhan, NCPS

John Chauhan works in a humanistic, empowering style that places the client at the centre of each session. He draws on his own lived experience with trauma, complex post-traumatic stress (C-PTSD), depression, anxiety and self-harm to create a compassionate, informed space for people facing similar challenges. John practises in an integrative way, blending different methods so sessions can be tailored to the needs of the individual rather than following a single, fixed model. He holds NCPS, a professional credential indicating qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, and offers therapy from the United Kingdom.

Many appointments focus on compassionate listening and reflection, while others offer practical tools for wellbeing such as hobby development, anxiety-management techniques, mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioural strategies, deep imagery work, poetry, and self-soothing methods including havening. John adapts the format and focus of sessions to suit what each person needs, and he has particular experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related concerns.

As a young global majority male counsellor he feels especially attuned to issues often experienced by young adults, roughly aged 18 to 40, though he is open to working with people outside that age range. He offers an initial free consultation by phone or email to help determine fit, and he is clear about his scope of practice - if a concern falls beyond his expertise he will say so and help identify appropriate next steps. He avoids simplistic advice and aims for practical, respectful support.

Client-Centered Support and Online Therapy Options

John primarily uses Client-Centered Therapy, an approach that focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This method is helpful for people working through emotional stresses, relationship concerns, identity questions, and recovery from trauma.

He also integrates cognitive-behavioural techniques, which involve identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and coping skills. Mindfulness-based exercises are used as well to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting people who struggle with stress, rumination, or sleep issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their goals, preferences, and pace. He discusses options clearly and adjusts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with John is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit sessions around work, family, and daily life. These formats make it easier to access regular support without travel, and they allow sessions to continue when in-person meetings are impractical. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt techniques effectively to these remote formats, helping clients make steady progress from wherever they are located.