John Odutemu , HCPC

John Odutemu is an HCPC-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. He supports people navigating a wide range of concerns, including addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and many of the everyday stresses that affect wellbeing. He also works with clients on intimacy-related matters, family and parenting challenges, eating and sleeping problems, career transitions, and neurodiverse presentations such as ADHD and autism.

John brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapy, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals. He draws on evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills, process difficult emotions, and make meaningful changes in their lives. He emphasizes collaboration and adapts his style to fit individual preferences and circumstances.

Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and John acknowledges that decision while offering support through the initial stages of care. He is accepting new clients and is available to work with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. HCPC indicates registration with the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and take actions that align with what matters most. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges where avoidance gets in the way of living a meaningful life.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that originate in early caregiving experiences and how these patterns affect current bonds and emotional responses. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, relationship difficulties, and the effects of abandonment or early loss.

John approaches online therapy collaboratively, working with each person to determine which therapeutic methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He views finding the right approach as an evolving process and adapts plans as therapy progresses.

Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect when in-person options are limited. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and access to licensed professionals from different locations, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and emotional work together.