John Odutemu, HCPC
Practical support for life changes and relationships
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- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Values driven work
About John
John Odutemu welcomes people who are facing difficult turning points. He writes plainly and listens without judgement, offering steady support for issues such as relationship strain, grief, low self‑esteem, depression, anxiety and addiction. John has 12 years of professional experience and works from a compassionate, respectful stance.
He starts by asking what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and simple tools you can try between meetings. Conversations are shaped to fit the individual rather than forcing a single approach.
John uses several established ways of working to meet different needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with painful thoughts and to identify valued action. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and shift unhelpful patterns. Attachment‑based thinking helps when relationships and early wounds affect current life.
Clients may bring worries about trauma, abuse, sexuality and sexual difficulties, bipolar disorder, or emotional instability. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and identity matters. He aims to make complex problems easier to understand and manage.
John tailors a plan to the person in front of him and reviews progress together. He encourages small, achievable steps and practical coping skills. Signing up for support is a brave move and he acknowledges that at the start of therapy.
He starts by asking what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and simple tools you can try between meetings. Conversations are shaped to fit the individual rather than forcing a single approach.
John uses several established ways of working to meet different needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with painful thoughts and to identify valued action. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and shift unhelpful patterns. Attachment‑based thinking helps when relationships and early wounds affect current life.
Clients may bring worries about trauma, abuse, sexuality and sexual difficulties, bipolar disorder, or emotional instability. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and identity matters. He aims to make complex problems easier to understand and manage.
John tailors a plan to the person in front of him and reviews progress together. He encourages small, achievable steps and practical coping skills. Signing up for support is a brave move and he acknowledges that at the start of therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How John’s approaches translate to online work
John often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment‑based ideas alongside a client‑centred way of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while identifying what matters to you and taking small steps towards those values. Attachment‑based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns and help you work on trust, safety and connection in close relationships. Client‑centred practice means the therapist follows your lead, listens carefully and adapts the pace to suit you.Finding the right approach is a collaborative task. John will discuss different methods and try ways that match your goals and preferences. Together you review what helps and adjust the plan as you go, so therapy remains practical and tailored to your situation.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, shorter check‑in options when time is limited, and quieter surroundings that let you focus. Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find that working online keeps therapy manageable alongside work, parenting or caregiving commitments, while still allowing for meaningful progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does John help with?
He helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self‑esteem, depression, anxiety and addictions, among other issues listed in his specialities.
What is his general therapeutic style?
John uses a practical, person‑centred approach that combines talking, skill practice and goal setting. Sessions focus on what you want to change and ways to test new behaviours between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
John is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, noted as HCPC, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients access his work?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.