Counselling, Psychotherapy & Coaching Soho (London) and Online Worldwide
Therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, substance use, health conditions, neurodiversity
Hello, and welcome
I’m glad you’re here
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can make sense of what’s going on — and work towards change that feels realistic, supportive, and lasting.
People come to me for help with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and sexuality concerns, substance use, health conditions, neurodiversity, and life transitions.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. We can begin wherever you are.
Counselling
Counselling is typically shorter-term, practical, and goal-focused. It can be helpful if you’re dealing with a specific situation or challenge, such as:
- mild to moderate anxiety
- situational depression
- stress management
- grief and loss
- life transitions (redundancy, becoming a parent, retirement)
- relationship difficulties
- workplace challenges
- self-esteem and confidence
- decision-making support
- coping after a recent traumatic event
- academic or career stress
- burnout or fatigue
- conflict resolution
- emotional regulation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is deeper, longer-term work. It can help when patterns feel entrenched, when distress is chronic, or when earlier experiences are still shaping how you feel and relate.
This may include support with:
- chronic depression
- anxiety and panic
- PTSD and complex trauma
- attachment issues
- codependency
- childhood emotional neglect or abuse
- relationship patterns and intimacy difficulties
- identity development (including gender, sexuality, and cultural identity)
- long-standing low self-worth or shame
- difficulties with emotional regulation
- persistent grief or unresolved loss
- existential concerns and meaning-of-life issues
- self-defeating behaviours or thought patterns
- processing early experiences and their impact
- phobias
- non-complex OCD
- personality disorders
Coaching
Coaching is action-oriented and future-focused. It supports you to build clarity, confidence, and momentum — particularly around work, performance, and direction.
Coaching may help with:
- goal setting and achievement
- career development and transitions
- leadership and executive functioning
- work-life balance
- time management and productivity
- motivation and accountability
- confidence and assertiveness
- communication skills
- decision-making clarity
- overcoming procrastination
- managing imposter syndrome
- entrepreneurial mindset
- creativity and focus
- personal development planning
Working Together
During your initial appointment, we’ll explore what you’d like support with and what you’re hoping to achieve. This is also your opportunity to see whether working with me feels right.
I will also assess whether we are a good therapeutic fit, including considering risk and my professional proficiency. If I feel your needs would be better supported elsewhere, I will always signpost you to another service or approach.
Fees (Soho & Online)
Counselling / Psychotherapy - £75 per 50-minute session
Four Session Subscription - £60 per 50-minute session
(available after your initial appointment)
Coaching - £150 per 90-minute session
20+ local currency payment options available
Next Step
You can book your initial appointment below, or start with a brief consultation call.
MBACP Registered Member- assuring professional standards
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.
MNCPS Acc.
The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - Accredited Registrant (MNCPS Acc.)
The assurance of additional accredited registration.
Having not been to therapy before I was relieved to find how beneficial speaking with John was. I managed to lift some very negative feelings through our meetings. This has switched my outlook in a number of ways and recently opened up some positive opportunities in my life.
Testimonial - D, London
Get in touch...
John Ridley Therapy
By appointment - in Soho or Online
48 Warwick Street, London W1B 5AW, United Kingdom
John Ridley Therapy
48 Warwick Street, London W1B 5AW
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