- Calm listening
- Practical steps
- Warm directness
About Jurgen
Jurgen Schwarz offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. He introduces a straightforward, patient approach so clients can talk at their own pace and feel heard. Jurgen is clear that he will not rush solutions; instead he listens and works alongside each person to find manageable steps forward.
He has a diploma in counselling and holds BACP registration, which reflects his professional standing in the UK. Jurgen also has specific training in online and telephone counselling and brings experience from the NHS, Mind, and the Alzheimer’s Society. He has volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans, supporting people through difficult times.
Jurgen blends a German directness with warmth, offering a slightly different cultural perspective that can help people see problems from new angles. He uses that clarity to help people untangle long-standing emotional patterns and practical life difficulties. Sessions aim to promote self-understanding and gradual changes rather than quick fixes.
People come to him for help with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, and work-related stress. He also supports those dealing with the emotional effects of dementia and offers a particular welcome to older adults.
Jurgen draws on several therapeutic approaches in his work, including Client-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He frames therapy as a shared process that looks at values, behaviour, and the stories people tell about themselves.
How Jurgen’s approaches suit online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy is about creating an accepting, listening space where people can lead the conversation and feel understood. It helps with emotional distress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns by focusing on the person’s experience rather than on techniques. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking values-led action to move forward; it can help with anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical ways to try different responses to long-standing problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jurgen treats therapy as a collaboration and will help decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as different issues arise or progress is made.
The biography lists training in online and telephone counselling, so please confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find online or phone sessions easier to fit into a busy week, for shorter check-ins, or when travel is difficult. These formats can make regular sessions more practical and consistent while keeping focus on therapy tasks and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
Jurgen works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, anger, career concerns and a range of other life challenges listed in his profile.
How would you describe the therapy style?
He offers a gentle, accepting space with a direct but warm manner. Sessions focus on listening, building self-understanding and finding practical steps that suit each person.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience and has worked with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society, plus volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jurgen holds a diploma in counselling and is registered with the BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes training in online and telephone counselling; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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