- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- LGBT and sexuality
About Jonathan
Jonathan Sibbring is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing depression, grief and loss, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, anxiety and stress. He also supports those dealing with family strain and compassion fatigue.
Jonathan uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Client-Centred Therapy. In sessions he pays attention to feelings that are hard to name and to patterns people fall into when they relate to others. He helps clients notice what happens in difficult moments and to try different ways of responding.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what matters to them. Jonathan aims to listen, reflect what he hears and help people find their own next steps. He often works on communication, handling guilt and shame, and coping with life changes such as adoption, bereavement or illness.
He brings experience from both private practice and the NHS, and has worked as a lead counsellor and a guest lecturer at a UK university. That background informs his practical, down-to-earth style and his knowledge of common problems people bring to therapy.
Sessions look at everyday difficulties as well as deeper emotional patterns. Jonathan supports people coping with cancer, HIV/AIDs related issues, sexual assault and abuse, men’s issues and questions about sexuality and life purpose. He encourages clear next steps and gradual change rather than quick fixes.
Working with EFT and person-centred approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and relationship patterns. It helps people identify hard-to-name feelings and the interaction cycles that keep problems going. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions and encourages exploration at the client’s pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will discuss goals and preferences and help decide whether EFT, a Client-Centred way of working, or a mix of both is the best fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care while managing work, family and healthcare appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, LGBT issues, stress and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at emotional patterns and Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on the client's experience.
How much experience does he have?
Jonathan has 15 years of professional experience in counselling, including roles in private practice and the NHS.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Jonathan accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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