John Chauhan , NCPS

John Chauhan practices in a humanistic, empowering way that places the client at the centre of each session. He draws on his own lived experience with trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety and self-harm to offer empathetic, informed support, while recognising that every person's journey is unique. Holding the NCPS credential - a recognised counselling qualification - he works in an integrative manner, blending approaches to meet individual needs rather than relying on a single method.

As a young male counsellor from a global majority background, he feels particularly attuned to the pressures affecting younger adults and often works well with people roughly aged 18 to 40, though he is open to working with other age groups as appropriate. Session work ranges from compassionate listening to practical guidance, with options including wellbeing suggestions, hobby development, anxiety management techniques, mindfulness exercises, cognitive-behavioural tools, deep imagery work, poetry, and self-soothing methods such as havening. Sessions are adapted to suit the client's goals and preferences.

He has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, and a variety of other challenges including self-esteem, parenting, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. He aims to be honest about his scope of practice and will recommend other resources or referrals if an issue exceeds his current skillset. He rejects simplistic advice and focuses on practical, meaningful strategies instead of platitudes.

Client-Centered Care and Accessible Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of John Chauhan's practice. This approach focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people explore their feelings, build self-understanding, and access their own strengths; it is helpful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

He also uses an integrative approach, combining practical techniques like cognitive-behavioural strategies and mindfulness with creative and soothing methods such as deep imagery, poetry, and havening. This flexible mix allows sessions to be tailored to symptoms, personal preferences, and life circumstances, so therapy can be both practical and personally meaningful.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time so that the work fits the client's needs and values. Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits - greater scheduling flexibility, easier access from home, and the ability to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can provide effective support through these formats, making it easier to engage in consistent, ongoing therapeutic work.