Jonathan Smith, BACP
Jonathan Smith is a counsellor and BACP member practising in the United Kingdom.
About Jonathan
Jonathan Smith is a counsellor and BACP member practising in the United Kingdom. He draws on six years of hands-on experience and his background in IT and family life to help people facing a wide range of problems. He focuses on practical conversation and steady support so people can begin to make changes they want in life and relationships.
He helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, and issues around identity and intimacy.
Background and approach
He also supports people handling work stress, career decisions, grief and parenting strains. His approach aims to be direct and down to earth rather than full of jargon. Sessions are designed to be open and non-judgemental.
He encourages clients to speak plainly about what matters to them and works at their pace. Jonathan uses client-centred listening alongside focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. He blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques depending on what each person needs.
Motivational Interviewing appears in work around change and addiction. The mix is practical and goal-oriented while keeping space for emotions and personal history. Jonathan welcomes people who want to make concrete changes, whether that is repairing relationships, addressing addictive behaviour, or finding ways to manage stress and low mood.
He aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and worthwhile.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 374680 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jonathan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Jonathan names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Jonathan’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist gives people space to talk, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need acceptance and a steady, non-judgemental person to talk things through.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful patterns and trying small experiments to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and many stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Short practices and grounding exercises are used to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals and preferences. Decisions about technique are collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief coaching-style support, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Jonathan work with?
He supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, identity issues, parenting stress, grief, work stress, eating and sleeping concerns, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses plain, down-to-earth conversation and non-judgemental listening. Sessions aim to balance emotional space with practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience and also brings experience from an IT background and his own family life to his work.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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