- Collaborative approach
- Practical steps
- 15 years experience
About Jonathan
Jonathan Sibbring uses a client-centred approach to counselling. He puts the person's own experience at the centre of sessions and aims to create a calm space for exploring difficult feelings. Jonathan holds BACP registration and brings 15 years of experience to his work.
He believes people know their lives best and that therapy is a collaborative process. In sessions he listens, reflects what is said, and helps people notice options they may not yet have seen. The style is practical and respectful, with the pace set by the person attending.
Jonathan has worked in both private practice and within the NHS, and he has taught as a guest lecturer at a UK university. Over his career he has supported people dealing with depression, grief and loss, and stress. He also works with issues connected to LGBT matters, relationships and compassion fatigue.
Other areas he works with include adoption and foster care, cancer, communication problems, guilt and shame, HIV and AIDS, life purpose, men's issues, sexual assault and abuse, and sexuality. He aims to help people restore emotional balance and find ways to cope with life changes.
Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the individual and on building practical ways forward. Jonathan encourages small, manageable steps and supports people as they try out new approaches in everyday life.
Client-centred and emotionally-focused work online
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening closely and following the person’s lead. The counsellor creates a respectful space, reflects what is said, and helps people identify their own solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, depression and life changes by focusing on strengths and personal choices.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional patterns in close relationships. It helps people notice feelings, name them, and try new ways of responding when emotions repeat in unhelpful ways. EFT is often used for relationship concerns and for managing strong emotions like grief or shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences together and recommend whether client-centred work, EFT or a blend is most useful. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep continuity when circumstances change. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions useful for shorter check-ins, routine weekly work, or when travel would be difficult.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jonathan work with?
He supports people with depression, grief, relationship issues and stress, as well as LGBT-related concerns and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach and draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people explore emotions and build stronger connections with themselves or others.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 15 years of experience working in both private practice and the NHS, and he has been a guest lecturer at a UK university.
What credentials and region are listed for this counsellor?
He is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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