Counsellor profile
Jonathan Wilkes, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
Continue with JonathanWhere Jonathan stands
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 383020
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Psychosynthesis approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Mindfulness and breathwork
About Jonathan
Jonathan Wilkes is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of counselling and psychotherapeutic practice. He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, addiction and grief. Jonathan also lists codependency, attachment issues and abandonment among his areas of focus.
He uses an integrative Psychosynthesis approach as his main framework. He draws on Client-Centred methods to listen and reflect, and uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when those fit a person’s needs. Sessions often include breath awareness, body-based noticing and simple mindfulness exercises.
Jonathan describes working at the client’s pace and building trust over time through regular meetings. He pays attention to how early caregiving and family patterns shape adult behaviour and relationships. For someone who often puts others first, he explores how survival patterns developed and what that means for boundaries and self-worth.
In sessions he supports people to name repetitive thoughts and behaviours, notice emotional triggers, and practise clearer communication. He also helps people manage life transitions, career stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Practical tools and short exercises are offered alongside reflective dialogue.
Jonathan accepts international clients and runs sessions from the United Kingdom. He explains that longer-term work can involve looking back to childhood patterns, while shorter-term work focuses on coping skills and immediate concerns. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Psychosynthesis is Jonathan’s main framework and it looks at different parts of a person and how those parts affect feelings and behaviour. It encourages gentle exploration of early patterns and how they influence current choices, which can help people who put others first understand those habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for identifying repetitive thoughts and changing unhelpful thinking. It offers simple exercises and homework to try between sessions, useful for anxiety, low mood or negative self-beliefs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotion regulation; these are helpful when someone struggles with impulsivity, anger or emotional overwhelm. Jonathan works collaboratively to find the best mix of approaches for each person’s goals and preferences. He will discuss options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses, so the choice of methods is decided together rather than imposed. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes and allow use of short check-ins or exercises between longer sessions. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.Areas of focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions and related concerns such as codependency and attachment problems.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses Psychosynthesis as a base and combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling and psychotherapeutic practice, plus additional years working with people who have complex mental health needs and learning difficulties.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.