Jurgen Schwarz

Jurgen Schwarz is a counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He introduces himself as a calm, non-judgemental presence who listens and moves at each person’s pace. He aims to create a gentle space where people can speak openly about feeling stuck, overwhelmed or simply in need of someone to hear them.

He holds a diploma in counselling and has completed additional certificates in online and telephone counselling. His background includes work with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society, and volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans. This range of experience has given him repeated practice supporting people through loss, crisis and long-term emotional strain.

As a German living in the UK, he brings a blend of directness and warmth to sessions. That cultural mix translates into clear, attentive conversations that aim to open fresh ways of understanding difficult feelings. Jurgen says this perspective can help people view entrenched problems differently and try new ways of coping.

People consult him for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger and work-related pressures. He also works with issues connected to ageing, caregiving and the emotional impact of dementia, and offers a particular welcome to older adults.

Jurgen uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Existential and Psychodynamic methods. He focuses on helping people find practical insights and manageable steps rather than promising quick fixes. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Client-Centred Therapy centres the conversation on the person’s own experience, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jurgen will talk with each person about what they want to achieve and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. He frames this as a collaborative process where goals and techniques are adjusted as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Online or telephone sessions can reduce travel time, allow a check-in during a lunch break, or make it simpler to keep appointments when mobility or caregiving duties are a factor. The original profile notes certificates in online and telephone counselling, but specific session formats are not fully listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online counselling can allow regular contact while keeping sessions manageable alongside everyday commitments.