Hi, I am John Cummins
A therapist, coach, and business consultant with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve personal and professional transformation. Through Somatic Psychotherapy, Compassionate Inquiry®, Transformational Coaching, and strategic business insight, I guide you in regulating your nervous system, deepening self-awareness, and unlocking your true potential.
My Story
With over 20 years of experience in leadership, business development, and personal growth, I now focus on supporting clients in both their professional and personal journeys through a blend of somatic psychotherapy, transformational coaching, and strategic business insight.
My path to this work wasn’t linear. Early in my career, I was tasked with managing a team. My instinctive approach—to provide freedom, transparency, and trust—wasn’t common practice at the time, but it worked. This experience ignited my curiosity about human behavior, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation, leading me to explore the deeper layers of psychology, communication, and somatic healing. Over the years, I’ve realized that we all share a common yearning for connection, meaning, and growth—principles that now form the foundation of my practice.
I believe that a curious mind is an open mind, always ready to learn and adapt. We thrive in environments where we feel supported, and as a leader, I understand the responsibility of fostering that space. My approach is guided by these values: authenticity, resilience through challenges, and the power of small, consistent steps that lead to meaningful change.
I integrate Somatic Psychotherapy, a holistic approach rooted in Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Compassionate Inquiry®, to help clients understand their nervous system, process emotions stored in the body, and heal deep-seated patterns. By working with both mind and body, this approach fosters emotional regulation, self-awareness, and long-term transformation.
In addition to this, I offer Transformational Coaching, guiding clients through life transitions, personal growth, and self-discovery. This structured, supportive process empowers you to overcome limiting beliefs, cultivate resilience, and create a life aligned with your values.
With my background in business leadership, Transformational Coaching is ideal for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to scale their ventures, enhance strategic insight, and achieve sustainable growth. Having led multimillion-dollar projects and collaborated with major institutions like the Swiss National Bank, I understand firsthand the complexities of leadership and business development.
Through a combination of different offerings such as transformational coaching, and deeper inquiries through psychotherapeutic methods, we can find the best way of working for whatever topic you would like help with. My goal is to help you cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and effective strategies for success. Let’s work together to create a balanced, fulfilling life and career—one built on curiosity, authenticity, and gratitude.
Professional Training
All certifications shown here are specifically related to coaching, therapy, and psychology.
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Sep 1998
Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science
University degree in health sciences.
University of Bradford (UK)
Sep 1999
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1 year long clinical training and UK certification in Histopathology
Clinical practice in the department of Histopathology and molecular pathology at one of the largest teaching hospital in the UK.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Jun 2011
Masters in Business Psychology. First class research on occupational health and leadership
2 year university training in psychology for the workplace.
University of Applied Sciences & Arts Northwestern Switzerland (CH)
Dec 2018
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Certified Communication Consultant & Trainer
2 year training in communication psychology focussing on conflict management.
Schulz von Thun Institut für Kommunikation (DE)
Jan 2021
Certified in Negotiation Strategy
Further training in negotiation.
Yale School of Management (US)
Sep 2024
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Accredited Diploma in Transformative Coaching
9 month internationally-accredited coach training course is built on foundations of psychology, change-theory and humanistic practice.
Animas Center for Coaching (UK)
Oct 2024
Professional Designation of Senior Practitioner
Industry Accreditation.
European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EU)
Dec 2024
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Compassionate Inquiry - Suicide Attention Training
Trauma-informed, live professional training designed to increase skills and confidence in supporting individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
Feb 2025
Trained in Polyvagal Theory
Developed by Stephen Porges, PhD, Polyvagal Theory describes the physiological and psychological states underlying daily behavior and wellness challenges. Applying this theory to our lives and fields like medicine, education, and management highlights how safety, co-regulation, and connection are essential for a healthy human experience.
Polyvagal Insitute (US)
April 2025
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Internal Family Systems Training
IFS views the mind as a system of protective and wounded inner parts led by a core Self, which is inherently whole and capable of healing. Like family members, these parts can take on extreme roles but can be restored through Self-leadership.
Used as an evidence-based psychotherapy, IFS helps individuals heal by accessing and understanding their inner parts. Beyond therapy, it offers a framework for personal growth and relationships, emphasizing the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and connectedness. Professionals across various fields, from coaching to mediation, integrate IFS into their work to foster deeper connection and healing.
Jun 2025
Compassionate Inquiry certification training
Compassionate Inquiry® is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals what lies beneath the appearance we present to the world. Using Compassionate Inquiry, both the individual and therapist unveil the level of consciousness, mental climate, hidden assumptions, implicit memories and body states that form the real message that words both express and conceal. Through Compassionate Inquiry, the client can recognize the unconscious dynamics that run their lives and how to liberate themselves from them.
Compassionate Inquiry (CA)
