- Plain spoken approach
- Goal focused
- Evidence informed
About Jonathan
Jonathan Smith is a BACP counsellor who focuses on practical help for everyday challenges. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting strains and difficulties with identity. Jonathan aims to make the first step easier for anyone who is unsure about starting therapy.
He draws on six years of experience alongside previous work in IT and his own family life. That mix helps him use plain language and real-world examples in sessions. He encourages people to share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Jonathan listens first, then helps clients spot patterns and try small changes. He often uses goal-focused techniques to help people manage mood, sleep, cravings and relationship conflict.
Jonathan works with approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when these suit the situation. He matches methods to the issue rather than using a single fixed style.
People who come to him leave with clearer next steps and practical tools to try between sessions. He describes therapy as a shared process where progress is built one conversation at a time. Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom.
He draws on six years of experience alongside previous work in IT and his own family life. That mix helps him use plain language and real-world examples in sessions. He encourages people to share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Jonathan listens first, then helps clients spot patterns and try small changes. He often uses goal-focused techniques to help people manage mood, sleep, cravings and relationship conflict.
Jonathan works with approaches such as client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when these suit the situation. He matches methods to the issue rather than using a single fixed style.
People who come to him leave with clearer next steps and practical tools to try between sessions. He describes therapy as a shared process where progress is built one conversation at a time. Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom.
How Jonathan uses proven approaches in online work
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person as they are. It helps people feel heard and supports them to explore choices that matter to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and aims to teach practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, sleep and unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase calm; it can be useful for anxiety, rumination and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is something to work out together. Jonathan will hear your concerns and suggest a mix of methods based on your goals and preferences. He aims to explain options in plain language and to adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, family commitments and travel. Online work can make shorter check-ins simpler, reduce time spent travelling, and let conversations happen from a comfortable part of the day. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets and goal-focused planning to an online setting so practical tools can still be used between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jonathan work with?
He supports people with addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy and identity concerns among other challenges.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on listening, identifying patterns and trying manageable changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Jonathan has six years of counselling experience and draws on prior work in IT and his own family experience.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.