Jurgen Schwarz, BACP

Jurgen Schwarz offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult feelings at their own pace. He is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom, holding a diploma in counselling and additional certifications in online and telephone counselling. He has worked with organisations such as Mind, the NHS, and the Alzheimer’s Society, and has volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans, bringing practical experience supporting people through grief, loss, and other acute emotional challenges.

As a German living and working in the UK, Jurgen brings a cross-cultural perspective that blends directness with warmth and clarity. That outlook helps clients view long-standing patterns in new ways and opens up possibilities for different responses to old problems. People seek his support for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and the emotional effects of dementia. He also welcomes older adults and those navigating life transitions.

Jurgen draws on evidence-informed approaches to help clients build coping skills and find greater purpose and self-understanding. He does not promise to erase life’s problems, but he offers steady support while clients work toward meaningful change. Taking the first step can be difficult, and he aims to accompany people with patience and respect as they make that journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jurgen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his online practice. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values - it is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work - this approach supports self-exploration and emotional processing. CBT is a skills-based approach that addresses unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jurgen takes a collaborative stance. He will work with each person to identify goals, discuss options, and adapt methods based on what feels most helpful and practical for their needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Jurgen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow people to access regular support from home or elsewhere, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other commitments.