Counsellor profile
John Mclaughlin, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT methods
About John
John Mclaughlin is a BACP counsellor with six years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self‑esteem, depression and addiction. He also helps people with parenting strain, grief, trauma and a range of other life challenges listed in his practice profile.
John aims for straightforward conversations. He encourages people to talk about difficult thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions are practical and grounded, with an emphasis on what someone wants to change next rather than long theory talks.
For family and parenting concerns he helps individuals sort options and responses. That can mean talking through boundaries, managing anger, dealing with blended family issues, or working on the strain of caregiving. He also supports people navigating intimacy, sexual identity, adoption and foster care questions, and body image or eating-related distress.
John uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based and client-centred approaches. He may introduce specific skills for coping with anxiety, managing unhelpful thoughts, or improving emotional connection with others. Sessions aim to be useful in day-to-day life.
People who prefer a direct, conversational style may find his approach helpful. He is comfortable working with clients across a broad range of concerns, including long-term conditions, grief, ADHD and compassion fatigue. To begin, readers can follow the site directions to view online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online working
John often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and commit to small, meaningful actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try out different behaviours. CBT tends to focus on immediate problems like sleep, low mood or worry and gives clear strategies to practise between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check‑ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises and skill practice to suit video or audio sessions and to help make changes in everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, plus self‑esteem, depression, addictions and parenting challenges.
What style of therapy does he use?
His style is conversational and practical, drawing on ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client‑centred approaches to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with people in the UK on a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.