John Clare , NCPS

John Clare is a person-centered therapist who brings a calm, empathic presence to online therapeutic work. He bases his practice on deep listening, authenticity, and respect for each person's unique story, offering a non-judgemental space to explore experiences such as anxiety, grief, trauma, identity questions, or the sense that something in life needs to change. He holds NCPS, a professional credential, and draws on a background of work in education, social care, and community settings to inform a grounded, relational approach.

Alongside his online practice, John works in an SEMH primary school where he supports children through creative and movement-based therapeutic techniques. That ongoing experience with young people has strengthened his understanding of emotional expression, regulation, and relational safety, and those insights often enrich his work with adults. He provides a reflective and supportive environment to navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and to process trauma, grief, or disconnection.

John also helps clients explore relational patterns, the influence of early life on current relationships, and ways to reconnect with values, motivation, and inner voice. His approach is rooted in a belief in each person's capacity for growth and in practical, down-to-earth support during life transitions, uncertainty, or burnout.

Client-Centered Practice and Online Flexibility

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, and genuine engagement. In practice this means the therapist creates an accepting space where clients steer the conversation, which can be especially helpful for people working through anxiety, depression, identity questions, or relationship concerns. John’s background in education and social care informs a warm, down-to-earth application of these principles.

John also integrates creative and movement-based ideas developed through his work in an SEMH primary school. These approaches use simple expressive activities and bodily awareness to support emotional regulation and help people access feelings that may be hard to name, which can complement talk-based work when exploring trauma, grief, or early relational patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey - John works collaboratively to identify what fits best with a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers practical benefits for that work: video calls approximate face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide convenience, and live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy or changing schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and access support from different locations, while licensed professionals tailor methods to each client’s situation.