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Jonathan Sibbring, BACP

Jonathan Sibbring is a counsellor who draws on person-focused and emotionally-centred ways of working.

LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Sibbring is a counsellor who draws on person-focused and emotionally-centred ways of working. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through grief, depression, anxiety or pressures from life changes. He also helps with relationship strains and issues connected to LGBT identity and sexuality.

Jonathan has around 15 years of experience in counselling. He has worked in both independent practice and in the NHS, and he has taught as a guest lecturer at a UK university.

Background and approach

That mix of clinical and teaching work shapes his practical, down-to-earth approach. In sessions he follows Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the centre. That means listening closely and responding to what matters most to each person.

He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which looks at feelings in relationships and aims to improve connection and communication. People come to him for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and grief, including stress, compassion fatigue, adoption and fostering issues, cancer-related distress, sexual assault and abuse, and questions around life purpose and masculinity.

He also supports people dealing with HIV/AIDS and with feelings of guilt and shame. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. He works online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, using a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, a client completes a short matching questionnaire and books according to the therapist's availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	53636	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Jonathan names

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How Jonathan's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It means listening without judgement, reflecting what is said, and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for depression, anxiety, grief and decisions about life purpose.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at feelings that shape close relationships. It helps people recognise and name emotions, and then work on changing patterns of interaction and communication. It can be helpful for relationship strain, attachment worries and improving emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs become clearer.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use gestures and face-to-face contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and text messaging suits people who prefer writing or need short, regular support. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel, while still working with registered or accredited professionals and therapists experienced in these approaches.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?

He supports people with grief, depression, anxiety, stress and coping with life changes, and with relationship and LGBT-related issues.

What style of therapy is used in sessions?

Sessions draw on Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to centre the person's experience and to address feelings in close relationships.

How much experience does the counsellor have?

Jonathan has about 15 years of experience, including work in both independent practice and the NHS and teaching as a guest lecturer at a UK university.

What professional recognition does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for online therapy?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving options to suit different needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.