About me
My name is John Harris. I am a qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, working with adult clients (18+) on a one-to-one basis, at the Wellbeing Centre in Chepstow.
I work with people with common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and phobias or with common life problems including relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, workplace problems, dealing with death and bereavement and coping with physical health problems. I also work with elderly clients who may face worries and anxiety associated with death, isolation or finding meaning in life. For clients with mobility issues, I offer home visits.
I am an accredited member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), working to their code of ethics. I am on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, which was set up by government to improve standards and safety for the benefit of the public. This accreditation demonstrates my commitment to high professional standards, enhancing safety and to delivering a better service.
How can I help?
Since you are reading this, it’s likely that you’ve made a decision to try and change something in your life for the better. That takes courage, especially when you may be overwhelmed by your thoughts, feelings or behaviours.
Whether you are looking for a counsellor for the first time or you have already experienced the benefits of talking therapy, I offer you a safe, confidential place where you can talk and be fully heard and understood. Ultimately, you will find that the answers will be found within yourself. We will work together to help you find them.
An Integrative Approach…
As an integrative counsellor, I am able to draw on multiple theories and techniques to help you to gain clarity of thought and self-awareness. I offer a tailored approach to you as an individual. I draw on my own life experiences - we’ll be using some of the same approaches that helped me so much personally in the past – in times of depression, bereavement and relationship difficulties. I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed by life events and how therapy can get you to a better place.
Training, qualifications & experience
Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Counselling (Merit, Level 5) – Gloucestershire College/ University of Gloucestershire (September 2024)
CPCAB Certificates in Counselling Studies (Levels 2 & 3) – South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (September 2021, February 2022)
PESI Training Course: Virtual Reality (VR) for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment: Using VR for More Practical, Rapid and Effective Exposure Therapy (June 2025)
Cruse Certification in Grief Awareness and Anticipatory Grief (February 2025)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
Free initial telephone consultation.
When I work
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Further information
Please visit my website for further information, thank you.
