John Walter BEd. Dip.Couns MNCPS (acc)

Trauma – Couples – Young people – Diversity

Hello, I’m John Walter, a qualified therapeutic counsellor and an accredited member of the NCPS. I work with adults, couples, children, and young people, offering counselling and therapy both in person and online. My work is grounded in long-term experience, with a background in therapeutic practice dating back to 1985.

People come to counselling for many different reasons. Some arrive with a clear sense of what they want to work on. Others come because something feels off, stuck, or hard to name. You do not need to have the right words, a diagnosis, or a plan. We begin with where you are.

Establishing a safe, thoughtful working relationship is central to how I work. Within that space, we can explore difficult experiences such as trauma, relationship strain, emotional overwhelm, or long-standing patterns that no longer feel helpful. I aim to work at a pace that feels manageable, respectful, and attuned to you.

I have extensive experience working with trauma, couples and relationships, young people, and issues around identity and diversity. My approach is integrative and relational, shaped by decades of practice and by the belief that meaningful change happens through understanding, not pressure.

Many people describe a sense of relief in beginning therapy, not because everything is suddenly fixed, but because they no longer have to hold things alone. Counselling offers a space to think, feel, and make sense of your experience with someone alongside you.

Your Journey

Life brings periods of change, strain, and uncertainty. Counselling offers a space to slow things down and find a way through.

One young client once said, “You’re the only person who actually listens to me.” That sense of being heard is often where the work begins.

My commitment is to meet you as an individual. I won’t diagnose, categorise, or try to fix you. I don’t prescribe medication or set homework. Instead, I offer a thoughtful, relational space where we can explore what matters to you. Where appropriate, I can also help you find additional services if they are needed.

Whether we meet in person or online, sessions can be as few or as many as feel right for you. I listen carefully to what you choose to bring. Speaking openly with someone who accepts you without judgement can be a meaningful step towards healing.

We may spend time exploring difficult or distressing experiences, noticing patterns, or understanding the impact of trauma. There is also space to recognise moments of strength, relief, or joy. At times we may focus on what is happening now. At other times we may look to the past where it continues to shape your present.

You lead the way as the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping to untangle what feels knotted and to make sense of your experience.

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