- Practical supportive work
- Plain spoken approach
- Ten years experience
About John
John Goodrick is a therapeutic counsellor who focuses on men’s wellbeing and common life pressures. He aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable so people can talk about things that feel heavy. John keeps language simple and avoids being patronising, which helps nervous people relax and say what they mean.
He draws on ten years of experience working in mental health settings before training in therapeutic counselling. John holds a Diploma in therapeutic counselling and a BACP membership, and he also has a BSc Hons in Sociology and a PgDip in Careers Guidance. That background informs how he thinks about work, identity and life choices.
In sessions John helps people look at stress, anxiety, low mood and motivation. He also supports those working through anger, addictions, self-esteem issues and relationship or family strains. He will listen, reflect what he hears and help clients find practical steps to try between meetings.
John aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where feelings can be spoken about plainly. He works with topics such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar and trauma when those issues come up in conversation. He also supports people concerned about body image, guilt and shame or loneliness.
He encourages a steady, collaborative process. Sessions are intended to help someone notice patterns, try small changes and plan for longer term goals. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then arrange a session that suits their schedule.
Approaches that might suit common issues online
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through stress, mood and relationship concerns. One common approach focuses on recognising unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioural experiments; this helps with anxiety, panic and low mood by breaking cycles of worry and avoidance.Another useful strand centres on building practical coping skills and daily routines. That work looks at sleep, eating, activity and small changes that improve energy and motivation, which is helpful for depression, bipolar mood management and sleep problems.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify what feels most useful based on someone’s needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also make it easier to maintain continuity if someone moves or travels, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
John works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger and self-esteem. He also works with issues such as grief, sleep and eating difficulties and men’s issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct and approachable style that keeps language simple and non-patronising. Sessions focus on listening, reflection and practical steps to try between meetings.
How long has he been practising?
He has ten years of experience working in mental health settings and trained subsequently as a therapeutic counsellor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Diploma in therapeutic counselling and is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English for all clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and work through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.