Jonathan Barratt

Jonathan Barratt offers calm, practical support for people dealing with anger and related worries. He welcomes straightforward conversations and helps clients work out what matters most to them. Sessions are arranged so people can set the pace and bring whatever they need to talk about.

Jonathan is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He trained in the person-centred approach and in cognitive behavioural therapy, and he draws on both when helping people make changes. He has worked in the NHS and has five years in his current counselling practice.

He has direct experience supporting people affected by addiction and its consequences. He uses practical CBT tools to help with unhelpful thinking, coping strategies for strong feelings, and short-term goal work when clients want quicker changes.

Jonathan also offers solution-focused conversations that look at next steps and what can be done differently right now. The sessions tend to mix listening with problem-solving so people leave with concrete ideas they can try between meetings.

People bring a wide range of concerns to him, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He aims to respond with kindness, clear feedback, and plans that fit each person’s life.

To begin, people are invited to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book according to the therapist's availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Jonathan often uses person-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy online. Person-centred work focuses on listening, understanding your experience, and building a trusting relationship so you can talk openly. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and introduces practical tools and exercises to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, test different methods, and adjust the plan based on how the work is going. This means clients help shape whether sessions stay focused on problem-solving, skill-building, or gentle reflection.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also lets people try practical CBT exercises from their own setting and bring notes or tools to the conversation.