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What’s the point?
How did I get here?
What if I can’t do it?
Who am I?
How can I feel better?
What do I want?

Professional Online Therapy with
John Wilding

(MA, PgDip, FdSc, MBACP Snr. Accred.)

(Previously John McGuirk)

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Introduction

Finding a therapist that feels right can be a vulnerable thing to do, and sometimes it’s a long journey.

Some things to consider are making sure your therapist is trained and experienced in the issues and topics you might bring to them. You might also want to make sure they are registered and their level of accreditation. More than that, though, sometimes it’s just about finding the right fit. The relationship with your therapist is really important. Finding someone you feel comfortable with, and finding someone you feel can help you, can take time.

To try and help you figure that out, I offer free 15min online consultations to help you see if we might work.

Free Consultations

Time:

Consultations last about 15 minutes, and can be booked weekdays, daytime or evenings.

Location:

Consultations take place online

Aims:

The aim of the consultation is to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have, for me to get an idea of what you might be seeking therapy for, and for us to discuss how I might help you with what you are bringing. It’s also an opportunity for us to get a sense of each other and for you to see if you’d like to work with me. There’s no obligation once you’ve had a consultations, and I strongly recommend looking around to help you find what works best for you.

How to Book:

You can book consultations using this link to my online consultation booking system or by clicking the button below. Alternatively, you can follow this link to contact me if you have any further questions.

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What I Offer!

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Recover and build your mental health. Tap into and release your inner potential. Become the greatest version of yourself.

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Relationship Coaching

Create the relationships you want. Feel empowered in your connections with others.

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Private Practice Mentoring

Private practice business coaching and clinical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists.

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The PsyTek Courses

Explore cost-effective, tailored courses and complete exercises in your own time.

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“John has helped me to understand myself and my past, to help me improve myself and my future. I have noticed a great change in myself, my attitudes, and my behaviours. It was great to have someone listen to and respect my story and help me to understand and cope with things in new, positive ways.”

- Anon Client
“John was very patient and invested in trying to help me come to my own conclusions and realisations, through asking questions and challenging me in a gentle way. The experience although quite frightening for me because of what it has forced me to confront within myself, has been a positive one. [He has an] ability to somehow inspire instant trust and he’s not scary or offensive in any way. He had an ability without really saying anything to help make you feel relaxed and safe to explore thoughts and feelings.”

- Anon Client
“John is an amazing counsellor. I am so grateful to him for helping me take my life back, for listening to me, respecting me, and understanding me.”

- Anon Client
“My experience was life changing. John will not understand how much he has helped me and my journey through life and I will never forget. Can't thank enough.”

- Anon Client

John Wilding

MA, Pg Dip, FdSc, MBACP (Snr. Accred.)

(Previously known as John McGuirk)

A man with long curly hair, glasses, and a beard wearing a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves and suspenders smiling.

Qualifications & Experience

I am a fully qualified and experienced private counsellor, psychotherapist, CBT therapist & clinical supervisor in Bristol and online. I have over fifteen years experience working from a wide-range of therapeutic approaches with children, young people, and adults.

My Approach

My main aim as a therapist is to offer a space where you can recover your mental health as well as explore and develop your self and your life.

My Expertise

I am trained to work in multiple ways with with anxiety and depression, including using CBT. I also have particular passion and experience working with difference, diversity, and identity, including ADHD, sexuality, and gender; how high-achieving mindsets can impact mental health; healing from boarding school; and developing healthy, intimate relationships.

To find out more about who I am, my qualifications, or therapeutic approach, check out my about me page.

More About John Wilding

Online Booking System

Easy to use online booking system with free consultations available now.

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Professional Membership and Qualification

BACP Senior Accreditation

I am a senior accredited (Snr Accred), registered member of the BACP. This is the highest level of accreditation possible from the BACP (only around 3% of members have this level of accreditation), one of the leading membership bodies for psychotherapists in the UK. This level of accreditation means I have evidenced to the BACP my experience, qualifications, and competency in working with complex mental health presentations, risk, psychopathology, difference and diversity, and research. See my about me section for more info.

Education

My education includes a foundation degree in science (FdSc) in counselling and psychotherapy from Bristol University, a post-graduate certificate (PGCert) in low intensity CBT and a post-graduate diploma (PGDip) in high intensity CBT for adults and children from Exeter University. I also have an Masters (MA) in Buddhist Studies from Bristol University.

Online Memberships

I am a member of The Counselling Directory, Psychology Today, and of course, The BACP, all of which verify my qualifications and accredited membership.