John Odutemu, HCPC
HCPC-registered therapist for complex life challenges
- Relationship support
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions recovery
About John Odutemu
John Odutemu is an HCPC-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and a broad spectrum of other issues including family dynamics, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and bipolar disorder. He also offers support for concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment-related issues, neurodiversity, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and codependency.
John draws on established therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor treatment to each person he sees. He emphasizes working with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts the pace and focus of sessions to the individual needs and goals of each client. As an HCPC registrant - meaning he holds registration with the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK - he maintains a professional standard of practice.
John aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. He recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage, and he affirms the step of seeking help while offering practical, person-centered support throughout the therapeutic process.
John draws on established therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor treatment to each person he sees. He emphasizes working with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he adapts the pace and focus of sessions to the individual needs and goals of each client. As an HCPC registrant - meaning he holds registration with the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK - he maintains a professional standard of practice.
John aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. He recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage, and he affirms the step of seeking help while offering practical, person-centered support throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Odutemu have?
John Odutemu has 12 years of professional experience.
Is John Odutemu a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds HCPC registration, indicating registration with the Health and Care Professions Council in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does John Odutemu provide therapy?
John provides therapy in English.
Where is John Odutemu located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with John Odutemu as my therapist?
You can work with John through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Odutemu work with international clients?
Yes, John works with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Odutemu cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled 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 quick and 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical skills to live in line with those values. It focuses on increasing psychological flexibility so that unwanted thoughts and feelings have less impact on day-to-day choices, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns formed in close relationships and how early experiences influence current connection, trust, and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and issues rooted in abandonment or caregiving history.
John approaches treatment as a collaborative process and will work with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques from different approaches to tailor a responsive plan, and John emphasizes doing this together with clients to find the right match.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations while working with a licensed professional who adapts treatment to the online format.