Counsellor profile
Jonathan Smith, BACP
Counsellor for addictions and relationships
See online counselling options- Addictions
- Relationships
- CBT
About Jonathan
Counsellor Jonathan Smith is a BACP member with six years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people with addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting matters, stress and anxiety, and issues around identity and intimacy. Sessions also cover grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.
Jonathan draws on his background in IT and his own family experience to inform practical work in sessions. He aims for clear, straightforward conversations about what is troubling someone. That can include looking at everyday patterns, thoughts and behaviours, and small steps to try between meetings.
His approach mixes client-centred listening with goal-focused methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to change an addictive pattern or build commitment to different choices. Mindfulness exercises may be suggested to manage stress and strong emotions.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. Jonathan uses a subscription model for fees that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, people are asked to use the site button, complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
In the room he focuses on clear, practical steps alongside reflective listening. He checks in about what is working and adapts the approach as needed. This keeps the work focused on what the client wants to change and how they can do that in daily life.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor reflects back what someone says and follows their concerns. This helps people feel heard and to explore what matters most to them.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It uses simple exercises and practical tasks to change patterns that keep problems going. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and many day-to-day difficulties.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone is thinking about change. It uses focused conversation to build motivation and plan small steps forward, often used around addictions or behaviour change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on a client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins where needed, or avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats, and the counsellor will explain practical arrangements when you start.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly help with?
He works with addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting, stress and anxiety, and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem and career issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical methods, including cognitive behavioural techniques, solution-focused work and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees managed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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