John

Mr John Medina

Registered Psychologist

“A competent and compassionate registered from the Philippines that specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma.”

About Me

As a compassionate registered psychologist, I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and past trauma. I offer a supportive space where we can gently explore these challenges together. My aim is to help you find clarity and develop practical ways to manage difficult emotions. Clients seeking a grounded approach to making sense of their experiences will find a dedicated partner here.

Approach

Competence and compassion shape how I guide sessions, slowing the pace when needed and focusing on concrete steps to ease overwhelming feelings. In my Imus City office, conducted in English, sessions feel collaborative and grounded—short check-ins, focused reflections, and targeted skills to try between meetings so progress carries into daily life. I blend listening with clear psychoeducation and simple, measurable practices for mood regulation, trauma grounding, and anger management. People facing anxiety, shifting life roles, or past hurts often find this steady, practical rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Research

    Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Professional Regulation Commission

Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Santo Tomas

Service Areas

PsycheGuide Association, Inc.

In-person

Imus City, Cavite

Philippines

Imus City, Philippines