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Jonathan Smith, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Jonathan
Jonathan Smith is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of counselling experience. He helps people who are facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions and family conflict. He also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting pressures, work stress and questions about sexual or personal identity.
He works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying short exercises, and tracking what changes. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness approaches to shape brief, focused steps people can try between sessions.
Jonathan brings experience from both counselling and a background in IT to how he organises sessions and plans progress. He invites clear goals and simple tools rather than lengthy theory. Many people come for help with specific behaviours, sleep or eating problems, or to manage anger and impulsivity.
He uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when clients want practical change or are unsure where to start. That can mean setting small, measurable goals and checking what worked week to week. He also offers space to talk through grief, caregiver stress, or issues like codependency and communication problems.
Sessions are conducted in English in the UK. Jonathan asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before their first appointment and to book via the online options provided. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Jonathan uses structured approaches in online counselling
Jonathan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred methods in practical ways online. CBT is about spotting patterns of thought and behaviour, testing them with small experiments, and learning what helps reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Client-centred work focuses on listening and organising the conversation around what the client wants to change.He also draws on mindfulness techniques to build brief awareness exercises and on motivational interviewing when people are weighing up change. Those approaches help with commitment issues, addictions, sleep problems and getting small routines in place. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - he will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences and review what is helping as therapy progresses.
The practical aim of online sessions is to fit work into everyday life. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, reduce travel time, or allow someone to join from a quieter place with lower bandwidth needs. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally find that focused CBT tasks, mindfulness exercises and motivational check-ins adapt well to remote formats.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and parenting stress among other concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries practical exercises to test different responses and track changes over time.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of counselling experience and a background in IT that he uses to structure sessions and tools.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.