John Clare, NCPS

He is a person-centred therapist who offers online therapy for people looking for a place to be heard, understood, and supported. Grounded in empathy, authenticity, and respect for each person’s life story, he creates a calm and non-judgemental environment where clients can explore what feels most pressing—from anxiety, grief, and trauma to identity or the sense that something needs to change. He emphasizes deep listening and a belief in each person’s capacity for growth, helping clients reconnect with values, motivation, and their inner voice.

Alongside his online practice, he works in an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) primary school, supporting children through creative and movement-based approaches to therapy. That ongoing work with young people informs his understanding of emotional expression, regulation, and relational safety, and these insights often enrich his work with adult clients.

He offers a reflective and supportive space to navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, or relational patterns shaped by early life experiences. He also supports people through life transitions, burnout, and moments of uncertainty. With a background in education, social care, and community settings, his style is relational, down-to-earth, and focused on practical emotional support. Online sessions are available for those who prefer to meet from their own familiar surroundings.

Person-Centred Care and Online Therapeutic Support

Client-Centred Therapy is the core approach used in his work. This approach focuses on providing empathic listening, genuine presence, and acceptance so clients can explore their feelings and make their own changes. It is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, and life transitions because it prioritises the client’s experience and pace.

He also draws on creative and movement-based methods developed through work in an SEMH primary school. These gentle, expressive techniques support emotional regulation and nonverbal expression, which can be especially useful for clients who find it hard to name or describe difficult feelings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses and as life circumstances change. Registered professionals and therapists often use this kind of shared planning to help clients feel more confident about the direction of their work.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort. This variety makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.