BACP

Jonathan Smith , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Jonathan

Jonathan Smith is a UK-based therapist with six years of professional counselling experience and membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a leading professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. He combines clinical training with a background in information technology and his own family life experience to offer practical, grounded support for people facing a wide range of challenges.

He has worked with individuals dealing with addictions, workplace difficulties, questions of personal and sexual identity, relationship problems, family conflict, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people who want to make meaningful changes in their personal lives or careers, including parenting and fatherhood issues, coping with life transitions, and managing stress, anxiety, or depression. His practice includes attention to issues such as grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

Jonathan aims to create an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He seeks to encourage and validate each person’s decision to seek help, working collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps for change. His approach is respectful and client-focused, intended to help people feel heard, valued, and supported as they invest in their own well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Jonathan commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, empathetic space where people can explore their feelings and values - it can be especially helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. CBT is a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with trauma, grief, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jonathan works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor techniques that feel most useful. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that is practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals and therapists - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to access consistent support from familiar surroundings while working toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Jonathan Smith have?

Jonathan Smith has six years of counselling experience.

Is Jonathan Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes, Jonathan Smith holds the credential BACP. License details are not provided.

In which languages does Jonathan Smith provide therapy?

Jonathan Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Jonathan Smith located?

Jonathan Smith is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Jonathan Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Jonathan Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jonathan Smith work with international clients?

Jonathan Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jonathan Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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