Counsellor Profile: Jonathan

I am a qualified and registered Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with an Interpersonal approach. My focus is on building a therapeutic relationship with the people I work with and flexibly adapting my interventions to each individual, or couple, with regard to their unique character and needs.

My focus is on the interpersonal aspects of human experience, with an emphasis on understanding the importance of relationships for a healthy and fulfilling life; this includes your relationship with others and with yourself.

I can help you to learn more helpful and skilful ways to manage your emotions and to understand your behaviour and the behaviour of others, thereby enabling you to develop more confidence and competence in dealing with challenging emotions and difficult situations.

I combine a Person-Centred Approach, with non-judgement, warmth and empathic understanding, and I incorporate psychodynamic understanding, as well as aspects of Existential Therapy. I find that a flexible, pluralistic approach develops trust and full client engagement. I collaborate with you fully, with a process of ongoing review and reflection to ensure that the counselling is of benefit to you. I value feedback and encourage personal autonomy and empowerment in the therapeutic relationship.

I work inclusively with adolescents and adults from all walks of life and am passionate about helping people to move towards greater well-being to lead more fulfilling and connected lives, with enhanced understanding and experience.

Qualifications and Experience

I am a qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My first degree is in Behavioural Sciences, and I have a Masters degree in Social Work.

I have had a 30-year career in specialised mental health services with the NHS and allied services and have worked with a range of complex and challenging, acute and chronic conditions. I have helped people with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and various other issues.

As well as counselling, I offer consultation on all matters relating to mental health care, and as a qualified clinical supervisor I offer supervision and support to counsellors and therapists.

I have previously provided counselling at the Overgate Hospice in Elland and have developed an in-depth understanding of grief and bereavement.

Some areas of expertise include:

Adult and child and adolescent mental health services, inpatient and community.

Adult and child and adolescent specialist eating disorder services.

Adult and child and adolescent secure mental health care.

Adult and child and adolescent learning disability and autism services.

Mother and baby psychiatric services.

His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.

Safeguarding adults and children.

I have years of experience of helping individuals, couples, families, adults and young people with a whole host of challenges.

In my personal life I have a blended and diverse family who support and encourage me to do the work that I do. In my spare time I enjoy motorcycling and cycling, being out in nature, practicing mindfulness, reading and writing, and playing and listening to music.

Individuals

£50 for 60 minutes

Couples

£70 for 60 minutes