- BACP accredited
- Client-centred approach
- Relationship focus
About Jonathan
Jonathan Sibbring is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He frames therapy around the person in front of him, listening first and following the client’s pace. He aims to help people who are facing relationship strain, loss, anxiety or challenges tied to gender and sexuality. He presents a calm, straightforward presence for parents and others seeking clearer ways to cope.
Across his career he has worked in private practice and within NHS services, and has also lectured at a UK university. That mix of clinical and teaching work informs how he explains things and offers practical strategies. Sessions tend to focus on what matters most to the individual and on making small, usable changes.
Jonathan draws on client-centred approaches to create space for people to tell their story and be heard without judgement. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) ideas to help people understand patterns in close relationships and build stronger emotional connection. These approaches are used alongside straightforward conversations about coping with grief, depression, stress and life changes.
His additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, cancer, HIV and AIDS, communication problems, guilt and shame, sexual assault and abuse, and men's issues. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and questions of life purpose and sexuality.
If you are looking for a down-to-earth counsellor who listens and works collaboratively, Jonathan aims to support people as they make practical steps towards better day-to-day coping and clearer relationships.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's pace; online sessions using this approach give space for people to tell their story and be met where they are. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to identify interaction patterns and emotional responses in close relationships, helping people notice and change unhelpful cycles over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss how each method might fit the client's goals and preferences. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, remove travel time and allow sessions around work or family commitments. It can also let people opt for a shorter check-in when needed or choose a quieter way to talk without being in a clinic building.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
Jonathan works with issues such as LGBT matters, relationships, grief, depression, anxiety and stress, as well as family and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client's experience and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address patterns in close relationships.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in the UK, including roles in the NHS and private practice.
What credentials and where does he practise?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.