John Ridley, BACP, NCPS

John Ridley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, self-esteem and depression. He draws on three years of professional experience and aims to offer calm, respectful support as people take steps towards change. His style is practical and person-focused, with conversations tailored to each person’s needs.

He works in a conversational way and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions look at what is getting in the way of daily life and test small, doable changes. He uses clear techniques to build skills for coping with stress and low mood.

John uses a mix of therapeutic approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred listening. He blends tools with reflective conversation so people can try new ways of thinking and acting between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced around what feels manageable for each person.

He describes himself as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. People can expect someone who listens without rushing, helps set simple goals, and adjusts plans as needs change. John supports LGBT clients specifically and attends to identity-related stresses alongside other concerns.

John is registered with BACP and NCPS and offers sessions in English. He accepts international clients. To begin, the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and booking starts with an online matching questionnaire and scheduling.

Approaches that steer online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for stress, anxiety and depression. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a safe space so the person can find their own solutions and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and try different methods as needed. This is a collaborative process and choices are guided by the client’s goals, rhythms and preferences.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, because the biography does not specify which online or in-person options are used. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and help maintain continuity when schedules change. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video if that suits someone better. Registered or accredited professionals, including the therapist in this profile, commonly adapt session length and structure to fit everyday life.