Good listener, this was my first therapy and conversation didn't feel like scripted - it was flowing naturally.
Jonathan Wilkes, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Jonathan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Jonathan. View 2 reviews
- Great news, Jonathan is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Jonathan is a very respectful, thoughtful and helpful therapist. He has been very understanding and kind throughout my therapy sessions and has helped me a lot with setting me in the right direction. I would highly recommend him.
More about Jonathan
- 4 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
Hello, I'm an Integrative Psychosynthesis counsellor based in central Bristol, UK, working with clients online and face to face since 2018. I have many years of prior experience working with adults and young people with complex mental health issues in a number of different roles. I work with people who are experiencing many different issues, including but not limited to:
• depression, anxiety, anger/rage, loss and grief
• relationship issues
• childhood trauma
• self-esteem issues and feelings of worthlessness or insignificance
• repetitive automatic negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• suicidal feelings and self-harming behaviour
• eating disorders
• emotional dysregulation and BPD
• difficulties with major life changes and transitions
• 'eco-anxiety' and other issues related to the change and turbulence of modern society
If you are experiencing anything from the above list at the moment, I will be able to help you. I create a warm, friendly and accepting atmosphere with clients when I work with them. I also listen to my clients deeply and attentively. I am aware from my own experience in therapy that feeling heard, seen and understood is crucial if counselling is to be helpful and transformative.
The basic principles of empathy, congruence and unconditional acceptance are fundamental to my work with clients; this is the therapeutic 'ground' that I use in my counselling practice. I also understand that the therapeutic relationship grows over time in an organic way by myself and my client spending time together once a week; a sense of mutual trust and understanding will emerge in its own time.
This in turn encourages deeper levels of honesty and authenticity in the counselling room, it can be a profound experience for a client when they take the risk of opening up and saying something to me that they may not have said to anyone before, and discover that it was safe for them to do so and nothing bad happened.
There are many layers to our psyche; these layers can be slowly uncovered and explored, while healing and releasing anything that may need to be during this process of exploration. I meet my clients where they are and I work at their pace.I have 4 years of experience working with clients in a counselling and psychotherapeutic context and many years of additional experience working with adults and young people with complex mental health issues and learning difficulties.
Current qualifications:
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis - Psychosynthesis Trust, London.
• Foundation qualification in Ayurvedic Astrology from the American Institute of Vedic Studies
• Certificate in Regression Therapy from Woolger International.
• 500 hour Yoga teacher training certificate from Yogasara Academy, Bristol.
• BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of the West of England, Bristol.
If you are coming to counselling having experienced wounding, pain, trauma, or loss, it would be quite normal for you to become emotional while we work together. I welcome the free expression and release of emotions. I have found this to be a very important aspect of helpful therapy; to help someone feel and express their emotions, however difficult they may be, while providing a safe and loving container for this process to unfold in.
Psychosynthesis is a very open and adaptable system, so I sometimes use ideas or techniques from other therapeutic systems, depending on what your needs may be.
These include; CBT, Existential Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, breathing and meditation practices, body-based awareness techniques and others. I feel it’s important, at least in long term work, to explore our childhood and come to understand how our early experience, with and around our parents or primary caregivers, has a huge impact on the people we come to be in our adult lives.
Understanding how early experience can lead to the creation of a 'survival personality', which we adopt and operate from later on in life, can bring deep insight. This insight can allow us to make new choices which lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. It’s also normally very helpful, at some point at least, to work with our ‘sub-personalities’ in Psychosynthesis therapy. These are the smaller sub-selves, or ‘parts’ of us, that make up the totality of who we are.
In a counselling session there are other techniques that I may use, if appropriate. These include; dialogue and enquiry, emotional release and catharsis, short meditations, guided visualisations and imagery, creative writing and drawing, role-playing situations, psycho-educational work and many more.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 383020 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Jonathan Wilkes
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Good listener, this was my first therapy and conversation didn't feel like scripted - it was flowing naturally.
Jonathan is a very respectful, thoughtful and helpful therapist. He has been very understanding and kind throughout my therapy sessions and has helped me a lot with setting me in the right direction. I would highly recommend him.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jonathan Wilkes offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Jonathan Wilkes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Jonathan Wilkes speak?
Jonathan Wilkes speaks English.
How many years of experience does Jonathan Wilkes have?
Jonathan Wilkes has 4 years of experience.
Where is Jonathan Wilkes licensed to practice?
Jonathan Wilkes is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Jonathan Wilkes accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Jonathan Wilkes accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Jonathan Wilkes offer?
Jonathan Wilkes offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Jonathan Wilkes?
Jonathan Wilkes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Jonathan Wilkes?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.