John Odutemu, HCPC
John Odutemu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- +18 more
About John
John Odutemu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of clinical experience. He aims to create a calm, direct way of working so people can talk about difficult moments without feeling judged. He meets each person where they are and shapes sessions to fit what they need right now.
He supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress.
Background and approach
He also helps with addiction, bipolar difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, and issues around intimacy and sexuality. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, adoption and foster care concerns, chronic illness, and codependency. John draws on practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
He also uses attachment-based and client-centred ways of working so conversations stay focused on what matters to the person sitting in front of him. Sessions aim to build clarity, coping skills and manageable steps between meetings. He offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
Sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location and option chosen. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability. John approaches each conversation with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| HCPC | PYL044151 | May 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What John works with
Everything John lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
He also draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, problem-solving approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is often helpful for depression, anxiety and eating or sleeping difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose or combine methods together. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and usable between meetings.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when that matters. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, written reflection, or a way to stay connected between calls. Registered or accredited professionals provide these options so people can pick what fits their routine and needs.
Frequently asked
What issues can John help with?
He works with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress, along with addictions, bipolar issues, eating and sleeping problems and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines practical, skills-based work with a client-centred approach that keeps the conversation focused on the person's priorities and immediate goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with HCPC and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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