Jonathan Smith, BACP
Jonathan Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction and stress.
About Jonathan
Jonathan Smith is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction and stress. He uses a straightforward, non-judgemental approach and draws on his own life and professional background to relate to practical concerns. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Jonathan focuses on helping people make changes that matter. He listens and asks questions that help you spot patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and aimed at finding small, useful steps you can try between meetings. He works in plain language and avoids clinical jargon. His approach can include client-centred techniques that prioritise the person’s own goals and pace.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. Mindfulness exercises and solution-focused strategies are used when they suit a person’s needs. Jonathan has six years of counselling experience and a background in IT, which he says helps with practical problem-solving.
He is used to supporting people through life changes such as divorce, career shifts, or the aftermath of trauma and abuse. He also works with issues like parenting stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and intimacy concerns. Sessions are offered in English and are available online via a range of formats.
He aims to create a welcoming space where people feel heard and can explore realistic ways to cope and move forward.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 374680 | 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
Everything Jonathan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Jonathan names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Approach and practical online therapy options
Jonathan often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which centres conversations on the person’s needs and preferred pace and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is another common method he uses; it focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce distress. Mindfulness techniques are added when helpful to build awareness and reduce reactivity.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try different ways of working until something fits. That shared planning lets sessions change as needs shift and makes it easier to focus on what the person wants to achieve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which give different practical benefits. Video calls most closely resemble face-to-face work and allow visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to get support around work, family commitments and other responsibilities.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Jonathan help with?
He supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and stress, along with relationship and family concerns. He also works with issues such as parenting strain, codependency, intimacy and career changes.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and non-judgemental. He aims to listen, reflect and help clients identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience and brings a prior IT background to his practical problem-solving approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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