Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have been working therapeutically with a wide range of clients for over three years. As a starting point, my aim is to develop a relationship built on empathy, authenticity and non-judgemental acceptance – this then provides a safe environment for exploration: what is bothering you, where these feelings might be coming from, how they are impacting on your life and how to go about claiming positive change so that you can lead the life that you want and deserve.
Theoretically, I trained as an integrative practitioner. I blend elements of psychodynamic thinking alongside humanistic/person-centred practice to consider clients in their fullest sense. The safety of our relationship will scaffold you so that you are able to take the therapy where you need it to go.
I am proficient in helping clients who have experienced early and current trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship breakdown, family strain, work/life stress/imbalance, shame and LGBT+ issues. There are times that I work with people who can’t identify a reason for coming to therapy, other than having a nagging sense of unease or dissatisfaction. Whatever your issue is, we will work together to find the answers you need.
Having previously sought therapy myself, I am aware how big a step this can be. But it’s a positive step on a path back to feeling yourself. I’ll walk it with you.
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John Courtney is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 4 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of clients. His practice begins with building a relationship grounded in empathy, authenticity and non-judgemental acceptance, creating a safe space for exploration of what is troubling a client, where those feelings may come from and how they affect daily life, with the aim of helping people claim positive change and live the life they want and deserve.
Trained as an integrative practitioner, he blends psychodynamic ideas with humanistic and person-centred approaches to consider clients in their fullest sense. The safety of the therapeutic relationship is used as a scaffold so clients can take therapy in the direction they need it to go.
He is experienced in supporting people who have experienced early and current trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship breakdown, family strain, work-life stress and imbalance, shame and LGBT+ issues. He also works with individuals who cannot immediately name a reason for seeking therapy, but who feel a persistent unease or dissatisfaction; in such cases he collaborates with clients to uncover the answers they need.
Having previously sought therapy himself, John Courtney understands how large a step starting therapy can feel. He offers steady professional support and will walk alongside clients as they work toward feeling more like themselves.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One clear benefit is flexibility – individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Therapists offering online work are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to change therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit.
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