Jonathan Smith, BACP

Jonathan Smith is a United Kingdom based therapist who holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings six years of counselling experience to his work.

He combines professional experience from the IT sector with personal family experience to inform a practical and grounded approach to therapy. He supports people facing addictions, workplace difficulties, questions about personal or sexual identity, relationship and family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse. He also works with those seeking positive change in their family life, personal life, or career, and provides help with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and fatherhood concerns, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiver strain.

Jonathan aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without pressure. He works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and options for change, and he draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person. He seeks to encourage clients, recognise their choices, and help them feel that investing in themselves is worthwhile.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Jonathan commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where clients lead the pace of change and explore their thoughts and feelings; it is helpful for building self-understanding and resolving relationship or identity concerns. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or unhelpful coping patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support people coping with grief, caregiving strain, or trauma reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jonathan will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. This shared planning helps shape sessions to be relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or other commitments. These options support accessibility for people who need a flexible way to access registered professionals and therapists while working toward meaningful change.