John Goodrick , BACP

John Goodrick is a therapeutic counsellor based in England with ten years of experience supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds. He trained formally in counselling, earning a Diploma in therapeutic counselling, and is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Before qualifying, he spent more than a decade working within mental health settings, which shaped his understanding of how life circumstances and social factors influence wellbeing.

He draws on that background, along with a BSc Hons in Sociology and a PgDip in Careers Guidance, to offer practical, down-to-earth support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, confidence and depression. John aims to make therapy easy to understand and approachable, avoiding a patronizing tone while helping clients explore where they are in life and what they want to change.

In sessions he works to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He encourages small steps and collaborated goal-setting, supporting people as they take the often-difficult first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Evidence-based approaches for online counselling

John Goodrick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common strand of his work is structured, skills-based practice that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and develop new strategies for managing stress, anxiety and low mood. This approach is useful when clients want clear tools they can apply between sessions.

Alongside skills work, he offers a collaborative, exploratory approach that encourages people to reflect on past experiences, relationships and life choices to better understand their emotional responses. This style supports those dealing with self-esteem, motivation, grief or relationship difficulties by creating space to process feelings and set meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works together with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Online therapy with him can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels and making it easier to access regular support from wherever you are.