Jonathan Smith, BACP

Jonathan Smith is a BACP member therapist based in the United Kingdom with 6 years of counselling experience. He combines professional training with practical life experience, including work in information technology and his own family experiences, to support people facing a wide range of personal and relational challenges.

He has worked with individuals dealing with addictions, workplace difficulties, questions of personal and sexual identity, relationship and family conflicts, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people who want to make deliberate changes in their lives, whether that means improving family or personal relationships or making career changes. His practice covers concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and can extend to areas like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life transitions.

Jonathan aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. He recognises that taking the first step into therapy often requires courage, and he seeks to make that choice feel worthwhile by offering encouragement, respect, and practical support. He honours each person’s decision to invest in their wellbeing and works collaboratively to help them move toward the changes they want.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Jonathan integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness techniques to support people online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of work - this approach helps with self-exploration, relationship concerns, and issues around identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to address patterns that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful coping. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce rumination and support stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Jonathan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time, combining approaches when that better serves a client’s aims.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to access support around work, family, or other commitments and allows therapy to continue when in-person meetings are not possible.