Jonathan Wilkes , BACP

Jonathan Wilkes is an integrative psychosynthesis counsellor based in central Bristol, United Kingdom, who works with people both online and in person. He brings four years of direct counselling and psychotherapeutic experience together with many additional years supporting adults and young people with complex mental health needs. He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, self-esteem struggles, repetitive negative thoughts and behaviours, suicidal feelings and self-harm, eating disorders, emotional dysregulation, and challenges associated with major life changes and modern social stresses.

Jonathan aims to create a warm, accepting atmosphere and listens with close, attentive care. He draws on the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional acceptance to help people feel heard and understood, and he values the gradual trust that grows over time in the therapeutic relationship. Emotional expression and release are welcomed as a natural part of the healing process, and he supports clients to explore deeper layers of personality at a pace that feels right for them.

His training includes a Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis from the Psychosynthesis Trust in London, a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of the West of England, a 500-hour yoga teacher training certificate, and additional certificates in regression therapy and Ayurvedic astrology. He is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Jonathan sometimes integrates techniques from CBT, existential and Gestalt approaches, as well as breathing, meditation and body-awareness work, tailoring his approach to each client’s needs. He offers services in English and is accepting new clients, including those based internationally.

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Jonathan draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices to support clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgemental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and offers acceptance - this helps people feel understood and encourages honest exploration of personal issues. CBT is a practical approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and recurring negative thinking. Mindfulness therapy uses present-moment awareness and simple breathing or meditation practices to improve emotional regulation and reduce reactivity, supporting people who struggle with stress, rumination or intense emotions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jonathan works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as trust and insight develop. Licensed professionals and therapists help guide this exploration so clients feel ownership of their progress.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexible ways to attend therapy from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family or mobility needs, and they allow continuity of care for clients who travel or live at a distance. The variety of formats also enables different styles of engagement - from focused conversations on video to shorter, supportive text exchanges - so people can choose what works best for them.