John Goodrick, BACP

John Goodrick is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings ten years of experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds. He trained formally to practise as a counsellor, earning a Diploma in therapeutic counselling after many years working within mental health settings. That early career experience inspired his commitment to helping people understand where they are in their lives and to find practical ways forward.

John is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which signifies adherence to recognised professional standards. He also holds a BSc Hons in Sociology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Careers Guidance, qualifications that contribute to his understanding of social context and the choices people make around work and life direction.

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, bipolar and ADHD. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and men’s issues. John aims to be approachable and easy to understand while avoiding a patronising tone, creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment.

He offers adaptable ways to work and accepts international clients. Taking the first step often requires courage, and John is available to support people through that process and help them move toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

John draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One strand involves skills-based strategies that help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier responses, useful for anxiety, panic and mood regulation. Another strand emphasises emotion-focused work that supports people in processing past experiences and trauma while building resilience and self-compassion, which can help with grief, shame and relationship difficulties. A third element concentrates on motivational and problem-solving techniques to address addictive behaviours, life transitions and goal setting.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. John works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best suit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work, family and travel. These options increase accessibility for people living outside the immediate area or for those balancing busy schedules, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.