John Ridley

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self esteem

About John

John Ridley works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, LGBT issues, low self-esteem and depression. He uses conversational, client-led counselling and draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people make practical changes. He is registered with BACP and NCPS and has three years of professional experience.

Ridley structures sessions around what the individual brings. He listens to current concerns, then offers ways to practise new skills between sessions. Conversations focus on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory. He adapts his style to each person’s pace and priorities.

His work includes methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address anxious thoughts and avoidance. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and early experiences affect present-day feelings. Dialectical behaviour therapy tools can help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

People contact him for a range of issues including self-esteem, communication problems, commitment fears, and caregiving stress. He also has experience with body image, chronic health concerns, and addiction-related issues. He can discuss relationship breakdown, control issues, or the impact of attachment and abandonment worries.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused. Ridley will help set simple targets, review progress, and adjust methods as needed. He accepts international clients and runs work from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English.

How his approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to change them, which can suit low mood and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help when communication and trust are recurring problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as sessions progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to use tools between sessions, such as worksheets or short skills practice. Some formats, for example phone check-ins, may suit quieter bandwidth or shorter check-ins, while video sessions can allow face-to-face conversation when that is preferred. Registered or accredited professionals, including this counsellor, often find online work helps maintain continuity when travel or location would otherwise interrupt care.

Topics John lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about John

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people manage anxious thoughts and avoidance using cognitive and behavioural techniques.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers client-centred counselling drawing on ACT, CBT, attachment-based approaches and DBT techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered and where does he practise?

He is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.