Jonathan Barratt, BACP

Jonathan Barratt is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife concerns such as stress, anxiety and changes in life direction. He works with people dealing with addiction, relationship strain, self-esteem and mood difficulties. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through difficult feelings at their own pace.

He uses person-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help clarify what matters most to each person. That means listening first, then helping people test practical ideas and small changes. He also uses solution-focused methods to set short-term goals and build steps forward.

Jonathan has five years of experience and is a Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has prior experience supporting people in addiction services and in health settings. This background shapes a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.

Sessions aim to combine understanding with clear coping tools. Clients can expect a mix of open conversation and practical exercises, such as looking at thinking patterns or setting achievable goals. The emphasis is on moving at a comfortable pace and finding strategies that fit everyday life.

People who want help with grief, trauma, managing anger, ADHD or workplace strain may find his approach relevant. He also supports people with intimacy, body image and other personal concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and Jonathan works with international clients as noted.

How these approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people feel heard. It suits anyone who needs to make sense of strong feelings and to build self-direction over time.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and to learn coping skills for anxiety, low mood or addictive patterns.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and strengthen motivation. It is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about taking steps forward.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your situation, discuss goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if something isn’t helping.

The practical benefits of online therapy should be checked with the therapist, because session formats are not specified in the original biography. Ask which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support consistent progress between sessions.