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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Works with grief
About John
Dr. John Hilsdon is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 24 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and depression. Sessions are delivered in English and he accepts international clients.
Dr Hilsdon aims to make it straightforward to talk about difficult feelings. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the person in front of him. He also draws on Existential Therapy to look at meaning, choices and the challenges people face in midlife or during illness.
People come to him for a range of issues beyond core concerns. He works with those affected by cancer, hospice and end-of-life questions, first responder stress, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use. He also addresses obsessive or compulsive behaviours, panic attacks, phobias, and problems tied to prejudice or discrimination.
In sessions he aims to talk through practical coping steps as well as the feelings behind them. Conversations often cover communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness and jealousy, and questions about life purpose or men’s issues. He helps people consider options and make decisions that fit their circumstances.
To start, the site uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client’s experience. Online sessions using this approach aim to give space for someone to speak and be heard, with the counsellor responding to what matters most to the individual. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties.Existential Therapy looks at values, choice and meaning. In an online setting this can help people facing life transitions, illness, midlife questions or a sense of isolation. The therapist and client discuss how decisions and priorities shape daily life.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The counsellor will help work out which method or mix of methods fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as sessions progress rather than fixed at the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy manageable alongside other commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief and depression. Additional focus areas include cancer, first responder issues, and process addictions.
What style of therapy does he use?
His practice uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client’s perspective and Existential Therapy to discuss meaning and choices. Sessions combine listening with practical discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience as a counsellor. That length of practice informs his approach to a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom. His listing notes the BACP credential as supplied.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the therapist before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.