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Jonathan Sibbring, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 15 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with LGBTRelationship issuesGrief Depression Coping with life changes

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Jonathan Sibbring works from a person-centred outlook, helping people find their own answers and build on their strengths. He uses conversational, respectful sessions to support those facing loss, depression, relationship strain and LGBT-related concerns. His approach is calm and down-to-earth, and he aims to make therapy feel manageable from the first meeting.

He has 15 years of experience in counselling across the UK. That background includes independent practice and work within the NHS, and teaching as a guest lecturer at a UK university.

Background and approach

Over time he has helped people facing grief, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, sexual assault and abuse, and a range of sexuality and identity questions. Jonathan draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the focus on each person’s experience.

He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to attend to the emotions that sit behind difficult patterns. Sessions are conversational and aim to make feelings clearer and more manageable. Practical issues such as adoption, foster care, cancer, HIV / AIDS and communication problems are within his stated focus areas.

He also works with concerns like guilt and shame, men’s issues, and questions about life purpose. These topics are addressed in a straightforward way that respects each person’s pace. Sessions are offered in English and Jonathan accepts international clients.

He explains the process clearly and helps people make realistic plans for change. If someone wants a supportive, steady presence through hard times, he offers that steady listening and practical help.

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and respect. The counsellor follows the person’s lead and helps them notice their own strengths and choices; this approach can help with low mood, anxiety and questions about identity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at the emotions that drive difficult relationship patterns and helps people understand and change those patterns by attending to feelings in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means the plan can shift if something isn’t helping or if new priorities arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different situations. Video works well when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone sessions suit people who need a lower-bandwidth option or a quick check-in. Text and live chat can be useful for brief updates, ongoing reflection between sessions, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the therapy relationship consistent.

What concerns does Jonathan commonly help with?

He works with grief, depression, stress and anxiety and supports people with LGBT-related and relationship concerns, among other issues.

What sort of therapeutic style does he use?

His work is primarily person-centred, putting the client’s experience first, and he also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address core emotions behind relationship patterns.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 15 years of professional counselling experience across the UK, including independent practice and NHS work, plus teaching as a guest lecturer.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Jonathan Sibbring, BACP

Background and approach

Therapy approaches and how they work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with lgbt