John Darling, BACP
BACP-registered therapist with 20 years' experience
- Client-centered care
- Attachment-focused work
- Emotion-focused approaches
About John Darling
John Darling is a BACP-registered therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting people who are struggling to get the life they want. He brings a compassionate, curious and practical approach to therapy, helping clients untangle patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour that no longer serve them. As a BACP member he follows professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the main UK body for counselling and psychotherapy.
John believes that many difficulties arise from coping strategies that made sense at one time but become limiting as life changes. He helps people notice the comfort zones they rely on, gently explore the fears that keep them stuck, and build new ways of relating to themselves and others. This work often involves shifting long-standing habits so people can move toward greater connection, purpose and choice.
Relationship and collaboration are central to his practice. He aims to provide a listening space in which clients feel genuinely heard and understood, and he tailors interventions to each person rather than applying a single method to everyone. Over two decades he has worked with hundreds of clients across a wide range of concerns, combining compassion with curiosity to bring relief and a practical plan for change.
John uses an integrative toolkit drawn from different therapeutic models and keeps language clear and free of unnecessary jargon. He works with short-term issues and longer-term, deeper challenges, matching techniques to an individual or couple's needs and goals.
John believes that many difficulties arise from coping strategies that made sense at one time but become limiting as life changes. He helps people notice the comfort zones they rely on, gently explore the fears that keep them stuck, and build new ways of relating to themselves and others. This work often involves shifting long-standing habits so people can move toward greater connection, purpose and choice.
Relationship and collaboration are central to his practice. He aims to provide a listening space in which clients feel genuinely heard and understood, and he tailors interventions to each person rather than applying a single method to everyone. Over two decades he has worked with hundreds of clients across a wide range of concerns, combining compassion with curiosity to bring relief and a practical plan for change.
John uses an integrative toolkit drawn from different therapeutic models and keeps language clear and free of unnecessary jargon. He works with short-term issues and longer-term, deeper challenges, matching techniques to an individual or couple's needs and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Darling have?
John Darling has 20 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life challenges.
Is John Darling a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No additional registration details were provided.
In which languages does John Darling provide therapy?
John provides therapy in English.
Where is John Darling located?
John is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with John Darling as my therapist?
You can work with John Darling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Darling work with international clients?
Yes, John Darling works with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Darling cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment and Emotion-Focused Approaches Delivered Online
John draws on approaches that prioritize relationship and emotional understanding. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds and attachment patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses - it can help with fears of abandonment, trust issues and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgemental, accepting space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist offers empathic reflection - it suits people seeking greater self-understanding and confidence. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify, express and reorganise emotional responses in relationships, making it useful for couples work and for individuals wanting to change habitual emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John works with each person to identify what feels most relevant to their goals, needs and preferences, and may combine methods to fit the situation. The choice of techniques is reviewed together as therapy progresses so the plan evolves with the client's needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it possible to work around work, family and geographical constraints. These formats allow registered professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while accommodating different communication styles and schedules, helping people access ongoing care in ways that fit their lives.