Jonathan Sibbring, BACP

Jonathan Sibbring is a UK-licensed counsellor with twelve years of professional experience supporting people through relationship challenges, grief, depression and LGBT-related concerns. He has worked across private practice and the NHS, including roles as a Lead Counsellor, and contributes to professional learning as a Guest Lecturer at a leading UK university. Jonathan brings a calm, respectful style and a focus on practical support that helps people navigate difficult transitions and emotional pain.

He approaches therapy from a stance that the client is the expert in their own life, helping to draw out existing strengths and resources while offering guidance and structure where needed. His work often centres on helping clients process loss, improve communication within relationships, and explore identity and sexuality with care and sensitivity.

Jonathan recognises how daunting it can be to make the first move toward change and frames the therapeutic relationship as one of support and empowerment. He aims to create a space where clients can take courageous steps toward greater wellbeing and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jonathan combines Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in online work to help people feel heard and build stronger emotional connections. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering an empathic, non-judgemental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and choices; it is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding and support through life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps clients and couples identify and reshape patterns of emotional response so they can improve communication and repair relational bonds, often helping with grief, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Jonathan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors sessions over time, combining elements from different methods when that will better support progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit varying schedules and situations. This variety lets clients access consistent care from registered professionals without having to commute, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to fit therapy into a busy life.