John Goodrick

John Goodrick is a therapeutic counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and a range of life challenges. He offers a straightforward, approachable style that aims to make difficult subjects easier to talk about. He values clear conversation and avoids being patronising. He holds BACP registration, and works from the perspective of practical support and steady encouragement.

John draws on ten years of experience working in mental health settings before becoming a counsellor. That background exposed him to many different situations and people, and shaped how he listens and responds now. He completed a Diploma in therapeutic counselling after earlier study in sociology and career guidance.

In sessions he focuses on helping people understand where they are and what they want to change. He talks through thoughts, feelings and everyday decisions in plain language. He encourages small, practical steps as well as examining wider patterns that affect mood and behaviour.

People commonly seek his help for anxiety, depression, anger, self‑esteem and motivation issues. He also works with concerns such as sleep, eating and addiction, and supports those managing big life changes and relationship problems. He pays attention to body image, control issues and guilt when these come up.

John aims to create a calm, non‑judgemental space for people to share what matters. He helps clients set realistic goals and keeps the process collaborative. If you want straightforward, respectful support, his style is warm and direct.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online counselling

Evidence‑based approaches help structure conversations and set achievable goals. One common technique focuses on practical problem solving and behavioural steps to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines; this helps with sleep problems, panic and low mood by building useful habits. Another approach examines thoughts and the stories people tell themselves, helping to change unhelpful patterns that fuel low self‑esteem or shame. Both methods use clear, simple language to make ideas easy to try out between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your situation and goals and agree on methods together. That collaborative process lets you try an approach and adjust it if it does not feel like the right fit.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week. It can reduce travel time and allow check‑ins from wherever you are based, making it simpler to keep regular sessions. If you need a shorter check‑in or an option without video, please confirm the available formats before booking, as current session options are provided during the matching and scheduling steps. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often find online work helps maintain continuity of care while people manage everyday demands.