Jonathan Wilkes

• Psychosynthesis
• CBT and DBT skills
• Mindfulness practices

About Jonathan

Jonathan Wilkes works with stress, anxiety, grief, addictions and a wide range of life and relationship concerns using an integrative psychosynthesis approach. He describes his work as combining client-centred listening with practical therapeutic methods, and he is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has four years' experience working directly with clients in counselling and psychotherapy and additional years in roles with adults and young people who have complex mental health needs.

Jonathan uses a core of client-centred principles - empathy, congruence and unconditional acceptance - to build a steady therapeutic relationship. He says this relational ground helps people feel heard and more able to speak honestly about difficult experiences. Sessions often progress at the client’s pace, with weekly meetings creating the time for trust to develop.

Alongside psychosynthesis, he draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, mindfulness work, and solution-focused techniques where these fit the client’s needs. He also uses breathing, meditation and body-awareness practices when helpful. Jonathan may explore early life and attachment issues to help people understand repeated patterns and their origins.

He works with a broad list of presenting problems, including depression, eating difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, anger, relationship and communication problems, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, body image and guilt or shame.

Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and he works in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.

How his therapeutic approaches work for online sessions

Jonathan combines client-centred therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to address a range of concerns. Client-centred work focuses on attentive listening and building a steady relationship so people can explore what matters to them. CBT offers clear, structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and stress. DBT skills provide practical strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences and immediate needs in early sessions and recommend methods that fit the client’s situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work progresses.

Practical benefits of meeting online include being able to fit sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. If you prefer particular session arrangements, please confirm the available formats before booking as the biography does not list specific session types. Many clients find online appointments make it easier to schedule regular weekly meetings and to maintain continuity of care.

Topics Jonathan lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Jonathan

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists anxiety and stress among his core concerns and uses practical methods such as CBT and mindfulness to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises an integrative psychosynthesis approach combined with client-centred listening, CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

What experience does he have?

He has four years of direct counselling and psychotherapeutic experience plus additional years working with adults and young people with complex mental health needs.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions from the United Kingdom in English.

What session formats does he run?

The biography does not specify exact session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Press the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.