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Jack English, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Person-centred counsellor - Stress and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-focused help
About Jack
Jack English is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. He also supports people facing relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and career concerns.
Jack takes a straightforward, person-centred style. He avoids jargon and focuses on practical conversation. Sessions are shaped around what the client brings and the goals they want to set. He uses clear techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
His background includes ten years of service in the British Army, including frontline deployments. That experience contributes to a direct, down-to-earth way of working and an emphasis on resilience and practical steps. He has also supported people who have experienced the care system and complex life transitions.
Jack combines person-centred listening with structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques. He can also work with trauma-related issues using trauma-focused approaches. Conversations aim to identify patterns, test small changes, and build skills that fit everyday life.
People who prefer a candid, goal-oriented approach may find his style helpful. He invites clients to lead the pace and focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Jack uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, thought records and experimenting with different responses to reduce distress and increase everyday coping. Client-Centred Therapy underpins his way of listening: the client sets the pace and topics while the counsellor reflects and clarifies to support decision making.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then agree a plan. That makes the process collaborative and keeps sessions focused on what the client wants to change or understand.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, switch off video if they prefer a phone-style check-in, or fit a session into a lunch break. Registered or accredited professionals can guide which pattern of sessions will suit practical needs and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, person-centred approach that avoids jargon and focuses on practical conversation and clear techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience, including a decade of service in the British Army before becoming a counsellor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted; check any time-zone considerations when arranging sessions.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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