Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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 been a therapist for several years and 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.
In my work as a therapist, I also draw on a rigorous research background in which I’ve worked creatively with complex ideas and theories. I have a lot of life experience to draw on, and over twenty years of professional experience helping people within a range of social support settings (including a therapeutic community for children and young people), and several years of experience in teaching roles within higher education. I have a passion for developing facilitative relationships that support others to fulfil their potential.
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 (Level 4) in Therapeutic Counselling.
MA (Level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.
PhD in Government (the politics and ideology of the regulation of counselling and psychotherapy)
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Jonathan Wildman is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom and is accredited by the National Counselling Society (NCS). He provides a warm, relational, non-judgemental and confidential space where people can share and explore the difficulties they are facing, with the pace and rhythm of the work shaped by the client.
As a therapist he has four years of direct therapeutic experience and more than twenty years of wider professional experience supporting people across social support settings, including work in a therapeutic community for children and young people, together with several years teaching in higher education. His background also includes research work, where he has engaged creatively with complex ideas and theory.
Jonathan works from a humanistic, person-centred foundation, which means he focuses on listening closely and exploring how a person understands themselves, their relationships and their world. He also integrates elements from existential, gestalt, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches to tailor the counselling to each person. Where useful and welcome, therapeutic writing and art exercises can be introduced as part of the work.
He has experience with a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, anger, motivation and self-esteem issues, identity matters including LGBTQ-related concerns, relationship difficulties, workplace issues, addictions, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD.
Jonathan describes himself as a gay, older male therapist who is non-religious and identifies as liberal. He values compassion, open-mindedness and, at times, a gentle and meaningful humour to provide respite within the seriousness of counselling.
His qualifications include a Diploma (Level 4) in Therapeutic Counselling, an MA (Level 7) in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, and a PhD in Government focused on the politics and ideology of the regulation of counselling and psychotherapy.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. It can be a practical option for addressing everyday mental health needs.
One of the key benefits is flexibility – people can connect in the way that suits them best, whether that is via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
All therapists offering online work are licensed professionals, and there is the option to change therapist if someone feels a different fit would be more helpful.
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