- Practical coping skills
- Relationship focus
- Trauma-informed approach
About John
John Odutemu is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. He supports people who are dealing with issues such as relationships, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and codependency. He approaches each person with respect and compassion and aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible.
He frames sessions around what matters to the individual. Conversations focus on practical ways to cope, manage emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. He adapts the pace and content of sessions to match each person’s needs and goals.
John combines methods drawn from cognitive behavioural approaches with acceptance and commitment ideas. He also uses attachment-based and client-centred ways of working to help people understand relationship patterns and feel heard. Dialectical behaviour techniques are available when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Over his career he has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, bipolar conditions, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and issues connected to sexuality and kink culture. He also helps those facing chronic illness or caregiver strain by looking at coping strategies and practical problem solving.
Sessions are tailored to the individual and guided by clear goals. John will work with each person to set priorities and check progress along the way.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps that move someone toward the life they want. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These methods can be useful for anxiety, depression, codependency and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current trust and closeness. It can help when intimacy or recurring relational problems are central.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps make therapy relevant to day-to-day life.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments and can reduce travel time. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, use audio-only check-ins when needed, or keep sessions shorter for a focused check-in. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in face-to-face therapy to an online setting to help people manage symptoms and reach their goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does John help with?
He supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and codependency, among other concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
The approach is practical and person-focused, combining cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment elements, attachment-based work and client-centred listening.
How much experience does John have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and relational issues.
Where is John based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC as stated in his credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time zone differences when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.