John-Paul Davies

I see clients weekdays, 5 days a week and on some weekday evenings.

Hi, I’m John-Paul and a warm welcome to my profile page. I’m an experienced UKCP and BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist offering both short and longer term therapy, both online and face-to-face, from Cobham in Surrey. 

In my experience, good therapy can deepen your understanding of why you feel the way you do and helps you to discover what you really need in life and then to create it.

The same emotional or physical symptoms arise for different reasons in each person. We will work together to learn how unique elements and are creating your symptoms or causing you to feel unsatisfied or to struggle. This can help you to find new ways of responding to life that reflect more of your true self.

My previous career was as a lawyer in the City of London which also gives me an understanding of the challenges of corporate life. 

I work full-time with adults on a one to one basis across a range of issues, from a therapy room at home. 

Excerpts from client testimonials include: 

'When you are in a 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... You might have been prepared to come to terms with the tough stuff; but John-Paul creates a safe space in which you can face reality, including the joy of living... even when you had almost forgotten what it was.' (JS)

'He has a way of asking questions which allows for exploration, yet is never uncomfortable. I benefitted hugely from my therapy with him and I would recommend him to anyone looking for therapy.' (JK)

'John-Paul's work with me over the last couple of years has truly been a lifeline through a difficult period. He is 100% professional, reliable, welcoming and kind and I couldn't recommend him enough.' (PA)

'John-Paul is an exceptional therapist who has helped me to emerge from a place of anxiety, grief and loss, to a heartfelt place of love and possibilities. Throughout our therapeutic relationship John-Paul has demonstrated a deep sense of trustworthiness, respect, compassion, empathy, openness, authenticity and warmth. I am so grateful.' (GK)

In the first session we generally work through an initial assessment, which may sometimes carry on into the second session.