Colin Johnson

I work Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays 2-8pm. Please check with me to see what availability I have.

Taking that first step towards counselling can feel very daunting, so I make the process as straightforward and welcoming as possible. We start with a free 15-minute consultation, which is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where you can ask me anything and get a feel for whether I'm the right fit for you. It is also an opportunity for me to learn about your situation, what is troubling you, and whether you would like some help with personal development.

People come to me for all kinds of reasons. You might be carrying deep sadness after losing someone you love, feeling stuck in a relationship that isn't working, depressed or struggling with anxiety in the wake of a difficult or traumatic experience. Whatever has brought you to this point, I will offer you a warm and non-judgmental space to talk things through.

My over 15 years of experience and training in several therapies mean I don't need to take a one-size-fits-all approach; I can tailor a therapy program just for you. I draw on a range of therapies to find what works best for you as an individual. These include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which is particularly effective for trauma and distressing memories; CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), which helps with unhelpful thought patterns and anxiety; and Transactional Analysis, which can shed light on how past experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.

I work with both individuals and couples. Whether you're navigating something on your own or working through difficulties together in a relationship, I aim to understand what you need and work alongside you at a pace that feels right for you.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you get in touch. Sometimes, just knowing you have someone in your corner makes all the difference.

I need a short description of my counselling practice. I work part-time and primarily online. I usually see clients once a week or every two weeks. On our first session you as a client describe what you wish to achieve through counselling and we work on that for 4-6 weeks and then we have a review to see how you feel counselling is going. Some clients feel they have achieved their goals in 6-10 session and others want a more open ended agreement and we continue with more than 10 sessions having a review every 6 weeks. 

The time we will meet will be a free 15-20 minute consultation. This can be by phone or a video call. In this time you will be able to ask questions and I will find out how I can help you.

The first full session lasts 50 minutes. This will be a little different from ongoing sessions because we will talk about what your hope to achieve through counselling and we will work through a counselling agreement together. I will also explain how counselling works, the importance of confidentiality and how counselling is different from pastoral relationships. This will also be the time to start to explain your background and what prompted you to come for therapy.