Therapist
John Odutemu
HCPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for complex challenges
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- 12 years experience
- HCPC registered
- Works with adults
About John
John Odutemu is a UK-based counsellor with 12 years of experience who helps people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges. He works with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood changes, addiction, relationship concerns, grief and self‑esteem. He aims to meet people with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and creates a tailored dialogue for each person who comes to therapy.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels. Conversations are shaped around what the person needs now - coping strategies, emotional regulation, clearer communication or exploration of painful experiences. He adapts the pace to match how someone approaches change and recovery.
John uses a mix of recognised approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment‑based methods. He brings these together to address immediate problems and longer standing patterns that keep people stuck. This can include working on boundaries, managing strong emotions, or building routines that support everyday life.
He also draws on client‑centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ideas to keep the work grounded and practical. That means listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and teaching skills that can be practised between sessions. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and supports LGBT concerns and complex presentations.
John is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC. Sessions are offered in English and he is based in the United Kingdom while accepting international clients.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than labels. Conversations are shaped around what the person needs now - coping strategies, emotional regulation, clearer communication or exploration of painful experiences. He adapts the pace to match how someone approaches change and recovery.
John uses a mix of recognised approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment‑based methods. He brings these together to address immediate problems and longer standing patterns that keep people stuck. This can include working on boundaries, managing strong emotions, or building routines that support everyday life.
He also draws on client‑centred and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ideas to keep the work grounded and practical. That means listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and teaching skills that can be practised between sessions. He welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and supports LGBT concerns and complex presentations.
John is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC. Sessions are offered in English and he is based in the United Kingdom while accepting international clients.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Therapy approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, and then choosing actions that match what matters to you. It can help when worry, low mood or avoidance get in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, moods and behaviours link together and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and routines. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Attachment‑based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness with others, and can help with relationship and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John treats therapy as a collaboration - he will listen to what you want to change and help pick or combine approaches that fit your goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on how well the methods are working for you.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. It also allows people in different places to work with a therapist who understands their needs. Ask about the practical arrangements when you schedule so sessions match your day to day life.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does John help with?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, bipolar mood issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, stress and low self‑esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, compassionate style that combines listening with skills training and goal setting to address everyday problems.
How much experience does he bring?
John has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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