- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jack
Jack English is a straight-talking counsellor who focuses on practical support for parents feeling overwhelmed. He helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and the pressures that come with parenting and work. Jack draws on ten years of clinical experience and keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth.
He trained to a BA (Hons) level and holds BACP and NCPS credentials. Jack’s background includes a decade in the British Army, which shaped his resilient, no-nonsense style.
Background and approach
That experience helps him relate to people who value clear, practical steps over jargon. In sessions he uses a person-centred attitude alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations start with what matters to the client and move towards simple, achievable changes.
He also incorporates trauma-focused ideas when past events keep affecting daily life. Jack prefers plain language and a respectful approach. He invites clients to lead the pace and sets goals together.
Sessions tend to focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding confidence. Practical tools are offered alongside listening and reflection. Clients may work on thought patterns, short-term plans, or ways to cope during stressful moments.
Jack is comfortable supporting people who have faced loss, relationship strain, addiction issues, or sudden life changes. People who choose Jack can expect a calm, grounded presence and straightforward feedback. He aims to help parents find clearer routines, regain energy, and rebuild a sense of control in day-to-day life.
What Jack works with
Everything Jack lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jack helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jack lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Jack’s approaches work online
Jack uses person-centred counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people make clear changes. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening without judgement and following what matters to the client, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical ways to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.He also uses solution-focused techniques to build short-term goals and find steps that fit into daily life. These methods are useful for tackling parenting challenges, coping with life transitions, and addressing stress or anger in small, doable stages. The choice of approach is discussed together so the plan reflects the client’s goals and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jack will collaborate with each person to decide whether to emphasise person-centred listening, CBT tools, or solution-focused plans. That decision is guided by the client’s needs, pace, and what feels most useful in sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around family life and work. Video calls suit fuller conversations and visual connection, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and messaging can help people reflect between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible for varied schedules and day-to-day demands.
Questions people ask about Jack
What problems does Jack usually help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and parenting-related pressures, plus relationship and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and person-centred, using plain language and practical steps rather than jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of issues.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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