John Odutemu , HCPC

John Odutemu is an HCPC-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. HCPC refers to the Health and Care Professions Council, the UK regulator that oversees standards for certain health and care professionals. Over more than a decade he has supported people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, marriage concerns, sexuality and sexual dysfunction, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

He also brings experience working with mood and thought-related difficulties, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and emotional instability. His work combines practical strategies with an empathic, nonjudgmental stance, adapting conversations and therapeutic plans to each person’s particular situation and goals. John emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, aiming to create a space where clients can explore difficult experiences and build coping skills.

John recognizes that beginning therapy often requires bravery. He strives to make that first step feel acknowledged and supported, and he collaborates with clients to shape treatment that fits their unique needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and develop practical skills for living with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, making it a helpful approach for relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering structured techniques to address depression, anxiety, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. John works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reach people who are far away, and maintain continuity of care, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adjust their approach to each client’s circumstances.