- Client-centred approach
- Existential perspective
- English sessions
About John
Dr. John Hilsdon helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. He also supports those struggling with relationship strain, grief and loss. Dr Hilsdon offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who want a different way of living and feeling.
He uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person in front of him. That means listening closely, reflecting back what is heard, and helping people find their own solutions. He also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and the way life events shape our sense of self.
Across 24 years in practice he has worked with a broad range of concerns. These include issues linked to cancer, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and first responder stresses. He also supports people dealing with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use.
Other areas he commonly addresses are guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, jealousy, midlife questions and problems with communication. He is also experienced in helping people who are wrestling with prejudice and discrimination and with finding life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English and Dr Hilsdon accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and availability and are arranged through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, listening environment. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps the person find their own answers. This tends to help people who need to feel heard and understood before making changes.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when life events leave someone feeling lost, questioning purpose, or facing big transitions such as serious illness or midlife reassessment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which ideas and methods suit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as different issues come into focus.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from a location that is convenient for them and makes regular attendance more practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as panic, phobias and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centred way, offering a listening, non-judgemental space, and also uses existential ideas to explore meaning and choice in life.
What is his professional background?
He has 24 years of experience working as a therapist and has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and the therapist's availability and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.