John Day, HCPC

John Day is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship problems and midlife concerns. He works in English and aims to make first steps feel manageable. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools so people can start to feel steadier in day-to-day life.

He draws on five years of experience and is registered with the HCPC, which is shown as HCPC on his profile. He combines approaches like acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes that build over time.

John adapts his style to each person. Some people want structured techniques for mood and anxiety. Others want space to talk through grief, relationship strain or a sense of emptiness. He pays attention to how early attachment experiences might shape current patterns, and he offers practical steps to manage urges linked to substance use.

He works with common life transitions including divorce, separation and the unsettlement of midlife. His approach is collaborative - he listens, reflects and checks that the plan fits each person’s priorities. He avoids jargon and uses everyday language so sessions are easy to follow.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. John describes therapy as a process of small, steady changes that add up to clearer choices and more calm in daily life.

How John uses different approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood and situations where someone feels stuck in old habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns through practical exercises and small experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression and social fears.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John treats choice of method as a collaborative decision. He will talk through what feels most useful, try practical steps, and adjust the plan based on what each person reports and prefers.

For online work, confirm the session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and can reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and can be arranged to suit different time zones for international clients. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to help people keep therapy consistent alongside daily commitments.