John Lennox, BACP
Practical, narrative-informed therapy for life struggles
Details
| Name | John Lennox |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About John
John Lennox is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions and problems with sleep or eating. John works with issues around self-esteem, work and career strain, parenting pressures and a wide range of life changes.
He uses everyday conversation to map what feels stuck or painful. Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on small steps that fit real life.
Background and approach
John draws on narrative ways of working to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems. He also uses cognitive behavioural tools to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live by their values. His approach is warm and person-focused.
He aims to build a clear working plan together so each session has a practical purpose. John listens for strengths and patterns and helps people try new actions between sessions. John has 14 years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
That background informs a straightforward, respectful style rather than a single fixed method. Sessions are offered in English and John works with people facing a wide range of problems including attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and some complex relational topics such as kink and alternative sex culture.
He also supports people coping with illness, ageing and disaster-related stress. People who choose John often want practical conversation, clearer choices and an honest partnership while they work through difficult experiences.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT approaches work online
John blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from the problem so new chapters can be written. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking concrete steps that match their values. Attachment-based ideas guide attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and how to build safer ways of relating.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. John treats the process as collaborative and will help you decide which combination of methods fits your goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as you progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions work well when a lower bandwidth option or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, want flexible timing, or need brief, focused support between scheduled sessions. These options aim to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life and to reach people who cannot attend in person.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems can John help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and life changes. The list also includes sleep and eating problems, parenting strains and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
John takes a person-centred and conversational approach. He uses narrative ideas to reframe personal stories and practical tools to test out new ways of coping.
What experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of mental health and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients and works with people regardless of location, subject to scheduling and any regional constraints.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with him?
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