John Odutemu , HCPC

John Odutemu is an HCPC credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. He works with individuals facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy related issues, and he brings experience in helping clients manage addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and emotional instability. He also supports people with concerns about self esteem, motivation, sexuality and sexual dysfunction, sleep and eating issues, parenting and family dynamics, career questions, and coping with major life changes.

John approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each client s unique needs and goals. He draws on evidence informed approaches to tailor practical strategies and reflective exploration that fit the client s pace and preferences. Whether someone is taking the first tentative step toward therapy or seeking a new way to manage persistent problems, John aims to offer a steady, nonjudgmental professional presence and clear, collaborative guidance.

He is currently accepting clients, including international clients, and offers flexible ways to connect for those ready to begin the process.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

John brings together practical and relational approaches to support people through difficult emotions and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a more meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and coping with change. Attachment Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and explores how those patterns affect current connections and emotional regulation; it can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and he adapts the plan as therapy unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure work remains relevant and responsive to change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those with busy schedules, limited local options, or international needs. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text based messaging, making it possible to engage in therapy from different locations and in formats that suit the client s comfort and daily life.