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John Odutemu, HCPC

Based in the UK Online sessions

Compassionate counsellor for practical change

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Years in practice
12
Registration
HCPC
Languages
English
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Grief
About

About John

John Odutemu is a UK-based counsellor with 12 years of professional experience. He works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and parenting stress. He aims to create an open, respectful space for people to talk about difficult topics and find practical ways forward.

He uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. That can include cognitive behavioural techniques to change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to build meaningful direction, and attachment-based thinking to understand relationship patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on real-life problems and clear steps you can try between meetings. John tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. He listens for what matters most and helps set manageable goals.

He also offers coaching-style support for career decisions and coping with big life changes. His background includes work with trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, mood difficulties such as bipolar disorder, and concerns linked to identity and sexuality. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness and body-image struggles.

Sessions are available in English and he works with international clients. He describes himself as compassionate and sensitive, and encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy to recognise the courage it takes to begin.

Focus areas and approaches

What John works with

Everything John lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.

Approaches John lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

Approaches that suit online work and everyday life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) asks you to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing behaviour that matches your values. It is useful for people struggling with anxiety, low mood or unclear life direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleeping and unhelpful patterns that keep problems going. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and emotional reactions, and can help with intimacy, trust and repeating old relationship cycles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. John will talk with you about your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will try approaches that match your needs and adjust plans as you go, so therapy stays collaborative and focused on useful change.

Online therapy allows the same kinds of conversations without travel. Video calls let you see facial expressions and body language; phone sessions work well when a quieter connection or less bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching-style support or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and other commitments.
Questions

Questions people ask about John

What issues does John specialise in?

He helps people with relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and parenting-related stress.

What is his therapeutic style?

John blends practical, solution-focused methods with emotion-focused listening. He aims for straightforward conversations and clear steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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