Jurgen Schwarz, BACP
Gentle, practical support for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English, German
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 396230
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- Calm listening
- Practical coping
- Welcomes older adults
About Jurgen
Jurgen has around four years of practice experience and has worked with Mind, the NHS, and the Alzheimer’s Society. He has also volunteered with Cruse Bereavement Support and the Samaritans, supporting people through bereavement and crisis. This background informs his work with grief and the emotional effects of dementia.
He brings a bicultural perspective as a German living in the UK, combining directness with warmth. That outlook often helps people see familiar problems in a new way and opens up different ways of coping. Jurgen commonly supports adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, anger, and work-related stress.
Sessions focus on finding practical ways to manage difficult feelings and to build meaning and purpose. Jurgen aims to help people develop insights and everyday strategies rather than promising quick fixes. He also offers a particular welcome to older adults and people affected by ageing and geriatric issues.
To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Appointments are then scheduled according to the therapist's availability and a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, German
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by teaching acceptance and committed action.Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being heard without judgement. The counsellor offers empathy and understanding so people can explore feelings and make their own decisions about change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jurgen will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide what methods to try. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.
Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep continuity of care when travel is difficult. Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as this profile does not list them. Many people appreciate that online sessions can reduce travel time, allow quieter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Jurgen supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and life changes. He also works with issues such as relationships, carer stress, anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a calm, accepting space and works at the client's pace. Sessions focus on listening, practical coping strategies and developing new perspectives.
What is his professional background?
He has around four years of experience and has worked with Mind, the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society, plus volunteering with Cruse and the Samaritans.
What credentials and location are on record?
Jurgen holds a diploma in counselling and is listed with the BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.