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Jonathan Wilkes, BACP

Jonathan Wilkes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines a client-centred way of working with practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Wilkes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who combines a client-centred way of working with practical, evidence-informed techniques. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. Jonathan has four years of counselling and psychotherapeutic experience and offers sessions online in English.

He focuses on a wide range of concerns including grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, addiction and trauma.

Background and approach

He also helps with issues like anger, eating difficulties, career uncertainty and feeling stuck after big life changes. Additional areas Jonathan supports include attachment and abandonment wounds, body image, codependency and feelings of emptiness. In sessions he aims to create a warm, accepting atmosphere and listens closely so people feel heard.

He uses the core client-centred principles of empathy and honest, respectful contact as the foundation for other approaches. This helps people build trust and gradually open up at a pace that suits them. Practical skills and techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness are used when useful.

These tools help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small behavioural changes and learn ways to manage intense feelings. Solution-focused ideas can also be used to set clear goals and work toward them. Jonathan meets people where they are and adapts the work to individual needs.

Sessions can cover emotional release, practical coping steps or reflective work about early life and how it still affects the present. He accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383020	July 2026

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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.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization

Ways of working Jonathan names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on building a trusting, non-judgemental relationship where the person feels listened to and understood. Online sessions let that relationship grow through regular contact and attentive listening. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people notice thinking and behaviour patterns and try practical experiments to change them; it works well for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits and can be delivered through structured online sessions and homework tasks. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation and communication; teaching and practising these skills can be done via video or phone and reinforced through messaging between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt the mix of listening, skills and practical tasks. This collaborative process means methods can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy brings practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions provide a low-bandwidth alternative, and live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, keep continuity during travel, and provide different ways to practise tools between meetings.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and relationship difficulties. He also works with issues such as self-esteem, eating concerns, anger and life transitions.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

The work is grounded in a client-centred way of relating, with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour approaches and mindfulness. Sessions aim to combine gentle listening with practical skills and goal-focused steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of counselling and psychotherapeutic experience and additional prior work supporting adults and young people with complex mental health needs. This includes experience in a range of roles before his counselling practice.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential. Sessions are offered online to people in different locations.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.

Which session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided through the platform at sign-up.

What do I need to do to begin?

To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.