Counsellor profile
Jonathan Stuart, NCPS
Counsellor - Anxiety and depression
See online counselling options- Stress management
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT techniques
About Jonathan
Counsellor Jonathan Stuart is a member of NCPS with four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence issues and depression. He also supports people facing life changes and difficulties with motivation.
Jonathan uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions are conversational. He listens to what matters most and helps people organise their thoughts. He keeps language plain and practical so discussions are easy to follow.
His work draws on several approaches, including client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas. That means he pays attention to what a person wants from counselling and looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that can be changed. He also uses mindfulness and narrative thinking to help people notice habits and reframe difficult stories about themselves.
Jonathan aims to agree clear steps with each person, including small actions between sessions when helpful. He is open about progress and adjusts the approach if it is not working. The focus is on workable strategies for daily life rather than jargon.
People who contact him are encouraged to say what they hope to change and what they can manage between sessions. That helps him shape short term goals and longer term plans. Language for sessions is English and work is based in the United Kingdom.
How his approaches guide online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves listening, reflecting and helping someone find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and practical help to clarify what matters to them.Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses clear steps to notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression and problems that benefit from coping strategies.
Mindfulness work teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up in them. It can help with stress, low mood and improving everyday focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of early sessions. The counsellor will work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific remote session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make fitting counselling into a busy week easier, help avoid travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals who offer remote sessions can also use adapted exercises and written tasks to support progress between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, confidence, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and addiction-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a person-centred way of working and uses cognitive behavioural ideas alongside mindfulness and narrative approaches. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in counselling practice.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with NCPS as stated in his profile.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats do his sessions use and how much do they cost?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to arrange a first appointment?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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