Dr. John Hilsdon
Support for stress, anxiety and addiction
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About John
Dr. John Hilsdon helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief and depression. He offers steady, non-judgemental support and practical conversation to help people take the first steps toward feeling better.
He creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about openly. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters to the client. The aim is to help people notice patterns, make choices, and try new ways of coping that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Dr. Hilsdon draws on client-centred therapy to follow the person’s lead and prioritise their concerns. He also uses existential therapy to look at meaning, values and life direction when those issues matter.
These approaches are used to work through problems like panic, phobias, obsessions, process addictions and relationship communication problems. He has 24 years of experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. That background includes work with people affected by cancer, hospice and end-of-life counselling, first responder issues, and men's concerns such as midlife crisis and life purpose.
Conversations can cover guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, prejudice and discrimination, jealousy, and other personal struggles. The style is collaborative and practical, aimed at helping people manage symptoms and make clearer choices about next steps.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 24
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 76390
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on John's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
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.
How John works online
Existential therapy focuses on meaning, values and life direction. It helps when people are facing questions about purpose, midlife changes, or difficult choices linked to illness or end of life. Conversations may look at what matters now and how to live in line with those values.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the style over time. That collaborative way helps people try different methods and decide what fits their needs.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit talking therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for check-ins during breaks. They can also suit people managing health issues or living far from services, while the focus remains on steady support and practical steps.
Questions and answers
What problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centred and collaborative, focusing on what the person brings and on practical ways to cope day to day.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working as a therapist in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are noted?
He is listed with BACP and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does costing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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