Jonathan Sibbring, BACP

Jonathan Sibbring is a BACP-registered therapist in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He has practised across both private settings and the NHS, where he served as a Lead Counsellor, and also contributes to training as a guest lecturer at a leading UK university. Jonathan works with people facing depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, and challenges related to LGBT identity, offering informed and experienced support.

His additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, cancer, communication problems, guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, issues of life purpose, men's issues, sexual assault and abuse, and questions of sexuality. Jonathan combines practical understanding with a compassionate stance to help clients navigate complex transitions and ongoing pressures such as compassion fatigue and family concerns.

Drawing on client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches, Jonathan views each person as the expert of their own story and looks for existing strengths to build from. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, aiming to empower people to take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Jonathan is committed to supporting clients through change with respect, patience, and clear practical guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jonathan uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the person is listened to without judgement and their own goals guide the work; this approach helps with low mood, stress, life changes, and building on personal strengths. He also draws on emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), which focuses on identifying and working with emotions in the context of relationships to improve connection and resolve recurring patterns of conflict or distance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jonathan treats that as a collaborative process. He will work with each person to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the pace and focus as the relationship develops.

Online therapy with Jonathan is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from wherever you are, and to choose the format that best suits your day-to-day life.