John RidleyBACP, NCPS

John Ridley helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low in mood. He also supports people dealing with relationship worries, self-esteem problems and issues related to LGBT identity. He presents himself as respectful and compassionate, and aims to create a space where people can start the hard work of change.

John has three years of professional experience operating in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are listed as his professional affiliations. He tailors conversations and any agreed plan to the needs of each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps as well as on understanding what matters to the client. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred work. That mix is intended to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small new behaviours and clarify what they value.

John also works with a broad set of related concerns, including attachment issues, abandonment, body image, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, addiction and navigating kink or alternative sex culture. He offers support around ageing and caregiver strain as well as around forgiveness and commitment questions.

People seeking help are guided to set realistic goals and to review progress together. The tone is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on building confidence and strengthening coping skills over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck by anxiety, low mood or uncertainty about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression and stress by breaking problems into manageable tasks. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and communication; this can support people who struggle with connection or with relationship fears.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which to try first. That decision is based on the person's goals, life situation and preferences, and it can be reviewed as therapy progresses.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from a quieter place. Some methods translate well to remote sessions because they use short exercises, worksheets and real-time behavioural experiments that can be practised between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and homework to suit an online rhythm and to help clients build skills that fit their everyday life.