John Courtney , BACP

John Courtney brings an integrative, person-focused approach to his therapeutic work, emphasising empathy, authenticity and non-judgemental acceptance as the foundation for change. He creates a space where people can explore what is troubling them, trace possible origins of those feelings, and consider how those issues affect daily life while working toward meaningful, positive change. He trained as an integrative practitioner and blends psychodynamic ideas with humanistic person-centred practice to understand clients in a rounded way and to support exploration at a pace that feels right for each individual.

He has experience supporting people who have faced early and current trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship breakdown and family strain, work-life imbalance, shame and LGBT+ concerns. He also works with clients who arrive without a clear reason for therapy, simply carrying a persistent sense of unease or dissatisfaction, and collaborates with them to uncover helpful directions for change. Having previously sought therapy himself, he recognises how significant that first step can be and aims to accompany people thoughtfully as they find their way back to feeling more like themselves.

John holds BACP, a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects his commitment to ongoing professional practice and standards.

Approaches That Shape Online Therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on building a warm, accepting relationship in which the person feels heard and respected. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them to explore feelings and values so they can identify their own solutions and grow self-understanding. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that have developed over time, including unconscious influences from early relationships. It helps people make sense of recurring difficulties in relationships, mood, and self-view by exploring how past experiences continue to shape present life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. John Courtney works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the focus of sessions as those needs evolve so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect across different locations. These formats support continuity of care, allow for varied ways of expressing and processing material, and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt their methods to each person's circumstances.