Hi, I’m Jack,
I’m a straight-talking person centred counsellor who doesn’t fit the typical mould—and I think that’s what makes me effective. Before becoming a counsellor, I served 10 years in the British Army, including frontline deployments as part of the Desert Rats. Those years shaped who I am today: resilient, down-to-earth, and deeply committed to helping others overcome their struggles.
As a Person-Centred Counsellor with a BA (Hons) degree and over a decade of professional experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients. From fellow war veterans dealing with life’s complexities to young people navigating the care system, my approach remains the same: you lead the way, and I’m here to walk alongside you.
I don’t do jargon or judgment—I meet you where you are. Life throws challenges at all of us, and I’ve faced my fair share, which is what inspired me to help others find their strength. Whether it’s anger, self-esteem, confidence, or motivation, together we can work through the obstacles that are holding you back.
You’re the author of your own story, and while life can sometimes make it feel like the pen’s out of your hands, I believe your strengths are still there—sometimes, we just need a bit of guidance to uncover them.
Taking this step takes courage, and I respect you for that. I look forward to getting to know you and working together to help you move forward.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-02458
Reviews
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Jack is Jack, he listens and understands you, he has real life experience and knowledge, which helps me feel super comfortable and guided, I personally don't like a my therapy to feel clinical and Jack is authentic, gets straight to the point, no sugarcoating, gives good pointers and homework to work with and get on about your day effectively, his knowledge and guidance is helpful, I would recommend if you are looking for someone who is a straight talker and calls it for what is but also understands and targets areas where you can look at things differently, Jack is about mindset, which is great if you are too and don't want to slack he listens and praises your strengths which is motivational for yourself to know you can keep going and ways you can help improve yourself, he is good at what he does, thank you
Written on May 16, 2026 after therapy with Jack for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
amazing therapist!
Written on May 11, 2026 after therapy with Jack for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jack is a brilliant therapist. I did not want a structured therapy session and jack gave me just that. He listened to me and let me lead what we spoke about. This made me feel I could really open up and we tackled the issue at hand. If I ever need to, I would definitely use jack again
Written on Mar 05, 2026 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I cannot recommend jack enough, he’s done everything I could expect from a therapist and more. He’s really opened my eyes to my situation and so far every time I’ve had a session, I’ve continued my day more positive so for that I’m grateful. I also highly recommend better help to anyone, the idea that thy match you up with a therapist that suits you is an incredible idea and the app is very easy to use with useful tabs to navigate.
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Experienced
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Jack for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Jack offers me a really safe place to talk and open up. He offer a really good balance between empathy and challenging me when I get locked into those thought spirals.
Really good therapist.
Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jack English is a straight talking, no nonsense chap. He listened to me voice what was going on in my life and helped me to put troubles into perspective. Setting a practice of focus on life's practicalities has been key to finding balance and grouding. Thanks Jack!
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jack has been very supportive and met me on my level very quickly. It's been a huge relief to have him to talk to and to feel listened to and understood
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Jack has been so helpful in my time of need. He’s a great listener and gives great advice and has really helped shift my perspective on things in my life i am struggling with. He’s friendly, approachable and most of all honest. Thank you Jack
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Jack offers a very grounded, much needed reality check phone call to phone call. I feel what I say lands on thoughtful ears that aren’t simply there to listen but also to help me become a better person.
Written on Aug 29, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Only done a couple of sessions with jack but I feel like he is easy to talk to and very helpful
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
I cannot recommend Jack highly enough. From the very first session, he created a warm, non-judgemental space where I felt truly heard and understood. His empathy, insight, and gentle guidance have helped me work through challenges I once thought impossible to overcome.
Jack has a rare ability to strike the perfect balance between compassion and clarity. He doesn't just listen—he gets it. He asks the right questions, offers meaningful reflections, and always brings things back to my strengths and goals. Thanks to his support, I've grown in confidence, emotional resilience, and self-awareness.
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jack is an awesome coach and person, asking the right questions and letting one talk. He can relate to people and has a positive attitude!
Written on May 25, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Very easy to talk to, Jack seems very real and a very good listener. I would highly recommend him for men looking to talk to a man
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Happy with direction of my therapy. Thx
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Jack's a no nonsense guy. He listens, understands, offers helpful suggestions and is involved in the sessions.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Jack is great, he has been invaluable to me.
Written on Jan 31, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Great therapist: down to earth, no nonsense. Someone sensible to talk to.
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
Great speaking partner and passionate, direct counselor. Highly recommend!
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He’s a very present person which i respect and connect with.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jack English is an AMAZING warrior who has passed his simple but affective coping strategies onto me. I’ve felt supported. Encouraged. Guided. Now I feel that I can handle whatever life throws at me as I now practice what Jack suggested and can use this formula in every area of my life. Jack has already in a short space of time made such a POWERFUL impact in my life so much so that I carry him with me everywhere I go. I ask what would Jack say or suggest I do? It’s a great resource and one I will return to time and again as it’s so helpful that it has opened up my life experience due to the subsequent positive changes I’ve made in my life after being blessed with hours of Jack English my perfect match. Thank you BetterHelp for putting this great therapist in my path and now there is nothing I’ll find as challenging as I did prior to meeting this awesome wonderment that is Jack English. Thank you for being you and all that you do. I appreciate you.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Besides his cool name and interesting life, he's a man that you can relate to and understands struggle
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have to say I made more progress in one session with Jack than 5 sessions of traditional therapy at my old therapists’ office.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Jack has really helped me through a tough time, providing clarity and perspective when I needed it most. He's straight-talking but with heaps of empathy and lived experience to go along with it. He provided useful tools, processes and things to think about outside of calls which I've practically adopted. I would definitely recommend Jack.
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Jack has a refreshing straight-talking practical approach mixed with excellent sensitivity and listening skills which speaks of his varied life experience. He's exactly the therapist I needed right now.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Jack understand each person's needs and know how to advise and encourage accordingly. I feel very comfortable talking to him, it's like speaking to a friend. I would strongly advise his work to anyone.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jack is not only knowledgable and listens very well an picks up the signs, I think Jack has been thru the difficulties we normally discuss, adding an aspect of experience to the formula..
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Compassionate and Insightful - Highly Recommend Jack English!
I have been working with Jack English through BetterHelp for several months now, and I am continually impressed by his exceptional ability to listen and provide insightful feedback. Jack’s unique background as a desert rat has evidently enriched his understanding and empathy, which shine through in every session. He effortlessly blends his past experiences with his therapeutic skills to offer innovative solutions and support.
Jack is genuinely dedicated to his clients' well-being, and his approach is both professional and comforting. He encourages open communication and creates a safe space for discussing any topic. His ideas are always forward-thinking and beneficial, helping me to see situations from new perspectives and promoting personal growth.
If you're seeking a therapist who truly cares and offers practical, thoughtful guidance, Jack English is an excellent choice. I've experienced significant personal development under his care and cannot recommend him enough!
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Jack is great - he listens on a non judgmental way and responds in a thought out and practical way. Would recommend to anyone
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jack’s uniquely methodical at getting to the root cause of things and then lays bare useful options on possible ways forward with the choice for you to also add your ideas as well to the pool which I really appreciated.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jack is the ideal therapist for anyone open-minded and actively willing to be challenged and get their life back in shape or start anew and follow a new direction.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Jack is very professional as a therapist, he will get to know you, understand your struggles and provide solutions that meet your needs.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jack is a plain speaking, down to earth and immensely sane guy who has seen more of life than most people and has tremendous insight to offer. He's humorous, direct and clear and I found him to be hugely helpful. Highly recommended - thank you Jack!
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Great guy really great therapist. Helping me get through my issues. Cannot recommend enough.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great therapist with a very good and personal aproach!
I liked the way Jack gives real life examples to manage own problems!
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Jack for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Jack’s great to talk to
Written on Dec 28, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
It’s been my 3rd session with Jack and the effectiveness of the weekly talks with him are increasing significantly. I feel 100% comfortable with him to be my true self. I don’t have to hold back and edit myself for fear of not being accepted. His straight up approach is a breath of fresh air for me! I couldn’t ask for a better therapist at this time. If you are willing to show up, dig deep, go hard and do the inner work on yourself as I am right now, Jack could really help get you to where you want to go. Yes, I have a long way to go, but I’m taking it all step by step and I feel very supported by this awesome human who has also done so much hard work on himself. He’s definitely the real deal and has been a great match for me. Very appreciative!
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Jack is amazing, very personable and easy to connect with. Patient and very straight forward. I’ve been nothing but impressed
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Jack for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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