Hi, I’m John-Paul Davies
Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Coach based in Cobham, Surrey and online
You might be here because something in your life feels difficult or uncertain. Perhaps you’re struggling with anxiety, low confidence, relationship issues or a general sense of being stuck. Whatever’s brought you here, therapy can offer the space to be understood, supported and to begin making real change.
Hello and a very warm welcome. I’m an experienced UKCP and BACP registered therapist, offering sessions face-to-face in Cobham, Surrey, and online.
I believe there’s genuine potential for healing, change and growth in a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. The challenges you’re facing don’t have to define who you are or how your life feels. Together, we can explore what’s been getting in the way, and work towards greater clarity, confidence and self-acceptance, helping you create the kind of life you want for yourself.
Just to say, UKCP discourages client testimonials on members’ websites. People often value hearing about others’ experiences though, so throughout this site I’ve included excerpts from Amazon reviews of my self-help book, my online course, and Google business reviews (full versions can be found on Amazon.co.uk).
Your Trusted Place
My training combined traditional psychotherapy theory with more contemporary approaches. This allows us to adapt the work to you, drawing on a range of ideas and techniques to reflect your individuality, needs and goals.
In practice, this means we might explore your past experiences and relationships to understand what’s shaped you, while also focusing on how you live and feel in the present. Together we’ll find ways of relating to yourself and others that feel more balanced, authentic and fulfilling.
You can find more about how therapy might help, along with answers to common questions, here.
For full details of my qualifications and experience, please click here.
“I booked some therapy time with the author and I can honestly say that the time and money I invested in the process was literally life changing…
I cannot recommend working with John-Paul, and this book, more highly.” - Book reviewer
“His warm nature, expert understanding of behaviour and emotion, and steady encouragement have helped me navigate extremely difficult circumstances.
Whenever I arrive at a session feeling conflicted, chaotic, or confused, I leave with a sense of peace and assurance.
Quite simply, he is brilliant.” - Google Business reviewer
“When you are in very scary place you are looking for light and life, even if it seems to be in someone else’s eyes.
There is plenty of challenge in someone being so observant: he does not miss anything.
John-Paul creates a space in which you can face reality, including the joy of living …even when you had almost forgotten what it was.” - Book reviewer
“THIS BOOK, LIKE THE AUTHOR, COULD BE A LIFE SAVER, AND IS CERTAINLY A LIFE ENHANCER. IT IS FULL OF ANALYSIS, STRUCTURE, LOGIC, AND WISDOM; HENCE A GOOD COMPANION IF AND WHEN YOU ARE RUNNING SHORT OF SOME OF THAT STUFF.”
Support your personal growth with my book: Finding a Balanced Connection
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, anxious, or uncertain about how to enjoy life more fully. My book Finding a Balanced Connection is designed to complement that work, helping you understand why we sometimes work against our own happiness and offering practical steps to create meaningful change.
With a 4.6/5 rating on Amazon from nearly 80 reviews, readers describe it as “Engaging, refreshing and incredibly helpful.”
It introduces 10 practical principles to help you:
Increase connection with yourself
Communicate more helpfully
Access your creative imagination
Connect more often with others
Choose helpful boundaries
…and much more
“Great inspiring read… written in an engaging, no-nonsense style that is down to earth and really helps you believe that things are possible.”
Whether you’re exploring therapy, personal development, or simply curious about new ways to improve your wellbeing, this book can give you tools and insights to start making positive changes today. Many of the principles in the book are also explored in therapy, helping you apply them to your own life.
Purchase options:
1. On Amazon: (click below)
2. Locally: Cobham Bookshop or Arty Elf shop, East Molesey
“GROUNDED AND HEARTFELT... NON-PATRONISING, SENSIBLE AND PRACTICAL...HE WILL HELP TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU RELATE TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.”
Free resources to support your personal growth
My YouTube channel and podcast offer free practical advice on mental health and wellbeing. These resources are designed to give insight and ideas you can reflect on, although therapy provides personalised support tailored to you.
The UKCP’s New Psychotherapist Summer 2023 review says:
“Davies is an engaging therapist who shifts between active discussion and reflective process with ease and insight, and embodies the spirit of doing the thing he loves.”
The trailer for the YouTube channel is here.
