Hi, I’m Jonathan and I’m a qualified counsellor based in the UK, accredited by the National Counselling Society (NCS).
I offer a warm, relational, non-judgemental, and confidential space in which my clients can share and explore any difficulties they are encountering. I'm guided in how I work by the client's pace and rhythm.
I have experience working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and with a range of difficulties, including stress and anxiety, depression, anger issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, identity related issues, including lgbtq, relationship difficulties, and issues at work. Taking the first steps in seeking counselling takes courage. I'll support you in that process.
My practice is grounded in the humanistic person-centred approach. This means that I'll really listen to you and explore with you how you make sense of yourself and your issues, as well as others and the world around you. I find this to be a robust way of addressing difficulties brought, and that it can often also help with issues that aren’t directly talked about. For instance, counselling might in some circumstances help improve a person’s sleep even though their sleep difficulties haven’t been a main focus of the sessions, but where underlying psychological and emotional issues contributing to poor sleep have been explored.
I also draw on elements of other major counselling approaches (including existential, gestalt, psychodynamic and CBT) to help ensure that the counselling meets the unique needs of each client. Therapeutic writing and art exercises can also be incorporated where a client wishes to work in this way and where it would be beneficial.
I sometimes find that a gentle and meaningful humour can help give respite to the seriousness of counselling and can contribute to it positively. I work with compassion and open mindedness.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
MA Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.
PhD , on the history, politics and ethics of the regulation of the UK field of counselling and psychotherapy.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS22-03318
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jonathan Wildman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jonathan is patient and compassionate. He is an expert and gave me a lot of interesting sources of reflection.
Written on Jan 16, 2025 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I find Jonathan to be a great listener who isn’t afraid to ask questions. I feel comfortable and confident talking to him.
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Jonathan asks excellent questions and has a gentle, reassuring manner. I feel cared for, at ease and can trust him with all of my worries.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I trust Jonathan implicitly. He is a great therapist. Understanding and professional at all times
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Jonathan has been a great help to me this year and I would highly recommend him to others looking for non judgemental and open communication.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Jonathan has been a fantastic help to me. His patience, empathy and understanding throughout my sessions with him have allowed me to face my issues and find a way to understand and deal with them. I can't recommend Jonathan highly enough, he has been an amazing help to me.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Jonathan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and career difficulties