John Mclaughlin
UK BACP therapist for anxiety, relationships, and life changes
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About
John Mclaughlin is a BACP-credentialed practitioner based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He works with a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, as well as neurodiverse needs and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and a range of personality and communication challenges.
His approach draws on established therapeutic models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He aims to collaborate with each person to explore thoughts and feelings, to identify meaningful goals, and to try practical strategies that fit the client’s life circumstances.
John emphasizes creating an open space where concerns can be named and examined without judgment. He accepts clients across locations, and his practice supports people seeking help with both immediate difficulties and longer term patterns that affect relationships, work, and well-being.
His approach draws on established therapeutic models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He aims to collaborate with each person to explore thoughts and feelings, to identify meaningful goals, and to try practical strategies that fit the client’s life circumstances.
John emphasizes creating an open space where concerns can be named and examined without judgment. He accepts clients across locations, and his practice supports people seeking help with both immediate difficulties and longer term patterns that affect relationships, work, and well-being.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Remote therapy with evidence-informed approaches
John Mclaughlin offers online sessions designed to bring structured skill work and relational exploration into a remote format. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches are used when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are central concerns.These methods are explained clearly and adapted to the pace the client prefers. Sessions can include practical exercises, role work around interactions, and reflective discussion to connect feelings with actions. The work is collaborative: clients and therapist set goals together and decide which techniques to use based on what feels most relevant.
Online appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that suits their needs and schedule.
How much experience does John have?
He has six years of professional experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and registration does he hold?
His listed credential is BACP and license details are provided as BACP.
Which languages does he offer therapy in?
Sessions are available in English.
Where is his practice based?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
What ways can clients work with him remotely?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Is he available to work with people outside the UK?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.