Rev. John Reid

Rev. John Reid is a licensed counselor with 25 years of professional experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, grief, and career concerns. He meets people where they are and focuses on listening without judgment. He emphasizes practical steps so people can move forward after mistakes or painful events.

He trained for a Master’s Degree in Counseling in 1976 and earned the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC, in North Carolina. His background includes long-term pastoral work and roles at counseling agencies, a residential cottage for teenage boys, public schools, and regional mental health programs. He has worked with English-speaking clients across many countries.

In sessions he draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s experience, along with cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing to help with coping and goal-setting.

His approach is grounded in listening and respect. He aims to help people find forgiveness for themselves, repair relationships, and regain direction after losses or major life changes. He avoids judgment and treats spiritual concerns, including Christian faith, in a way that supports a person rather than pressures them.

People who prefer a straightforward, compassionate counselor and want help with everyday struggles and larger transitions may find his style a good match. He works in English and accepts international clients; confirm session arrangements before booking.

How his approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and seeing the person as the expert on their life. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story, feel heard, and build self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means the client has a say in which techniques are used and how sessions are structured.

Confirm current session options before booking to know what online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time for appointments. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular sessions while juggling family, work, and other responsibilities.