About me
Hi I am John from Good Journey Counselling.
In my practice, I believe in working with you as a whole person. You are not just a collection of symptoms or a diagnosis to be "fixed." You are a complex individual whose mind, physical body, past experiences, and current relationships are all deeply interconnected. Together, we won't just look at your immediate struggles; we will explore how these different areas of your life impact one another, helping you gain a deeper, more compassionate understanding of yourself.
Areas I Specialise In:
Anxiety & Inner-critic: Breaking the exhausting cycle of constant worry and the overbearing inner-critic that shames and prevents you from growing your life and experiencing the world around you.
Behavioural Avoidance: Helping people become comfortable in situations that are anxiety inducing..
Mild to Moderate OCD: Helping break the cycle of a common mental health disorder experienced by many. Including: Repetitive actions e.g. checking a door is locked multiple times, flicking light switches on and off, re-checking a gas hob is off. Cleaning the same thing more than necessary. Redoing tasks (multiple times) - getting dressed, cleaning teeth, washing mouth out, tying shoes laces, putting on socks.
Depression & Low Mood: Helping you navigate the heavy, dark days, reclaim your energy, and gently reconnect with your sense of purpose and vitality.
Relationship Issues: Exploring how your relationship patterns or past attachments might be leaving you feeling lonely, misunderstood, or anxious, and helping you build healthier boundaries.
What to Expect in Our Sessions
Counselling with me is a collaborative, warm, and entirely judgment-free space. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we will work at your pace to understand the root of your struggles while equipping you with practical, day-to-day tools to manage your symptoms and change deep-seated patterns.
By treating your mind, body, and emotions as part of one whole system, you will leave our sessions feeling truly heard, validated, and empowered to live a more authentic, integrated life.
Taking the First Step
Reaching out can feel daunting, but it is the first step toward a lighter, more fulfilling life. I offer a free, informal 20-minute introductory phone or video call so you can see how it feels to talk to me and ask any questions you might be holding.
To get started, please click the "Message Me" button above or email me directly, and we can arrange a time to speak.
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling Qualifications:
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (1 Year)
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (1 Year)
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative). (2 Years)
Continuing Professional Development:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT and Mindfullness
- Graded Exposure - Avoidance
- ADHD and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Improve Psychological Flexibility through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Exposure and Ritual Prevention
- The New Exposure Therapy: How Inhibitory Learning Can Improve Outcomes for OCD and Anxiety Disorders
- Neuroscience-Informed Treatment of Anxiety, Panic and Worry
- Online and Telephone Counselling
Lived Experience:
I have a personal understanding of how anxiety, avoidance, depression, intrusive and unwanted thoughts and images can have a detrimental impact on peoples lives.
Counselling Experience:
New Hope Counselling Service in Warwick.
Age UK clients in Coventry and Warwickshire.
I worked as a motivational coach for people who had experienced complex trauma and hoarding disorder. This was a very rewarding space to work in. It encouraged clients to bring down their barriers to connection and to help them explore their reasons for hoarding and bring about change.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Reach out to me if you are an adult with a Klinefelter's Syndrome diagnosis and are struggling with issues related to this diagnosis.
It can be difficult to find a counsellor with experience of KS due to the genetic rarity. I have lived experience and can support you.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling in your own home (In-Person) is charged at £50 per hour. In Leamington Spa and Warwick.
Online adult counselling sessions are charged at £50 per hour.
In-Person counselling sessions - A room at Meet by The Park in Leamington Spa are charged at £60 per hour. (Includes room fee)
Trainee counsellor sessions are charged at £40 per hour (Online Only)
I offer discounted sessions for people on low incomes or unemployed.
When I work
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Further information
In-Person counselling sessions take place in a therapy room at Meet By The Park, Dormer Place, Royal Leamington Spa.
I provide online sessions via Microsoft Teams nationwide.
I can also arrange home visits in Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa.
