Jonathan Fifield

Are you looking for an experienced counsellor or supervisor? If so, I can help you. I have been practicing for over 7 years and I hold a post graduate diploma in counselling and an advanced diploma in relational supervision both at level 6.

You are probably looking for a counsellor who can help you with your issues and I specialise in the following; autism, anxiety, bereavement, childhood sexual abuse, chronic illness, depression, panic attacks and relationship issues.

You can talk to me about whatever you want to work on. I am open minded and this influences my approach to therapy by being comfortable talking about any issues whilst being able to sit and listen with empathy and understanding in a non-judgmental manner.

My previous work experience includes working with people with addiction to alcohol whilst I was a counsellor with the Bristol SWAN Project. I also, worked as a counsellor on a telephone helpline for children of alcoholics with NACOA in Bristol and more recently as a counsellor with Heart to Heart counselling in Bristol, where I helped many people with a wide variety of issues.

How does counselling work. Well, if you are looking for help with anxiety for example then my approach to treating anxiety is typically helping you to understand what drives your anxious feelings, how to accept your anxious feelings and finally how to manage your anxiety.

What therapeutic approach do I use. I am a person-centred counsellor and I use this therapeutic approach to counselling to help you to grow as a person and develop a healthier personality. The main ethos of person-centred therapy is the 3-core conditions which are:

• Empathy
• Congruence
• Unconditional Positive Regard

You may be wanting to know more about the values I adhere to. I believe the key components of the therapeutic relationship are; trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I also, believe that everyone has a right to freedom and a decent quality of life and I demonstrate these values in my work as a therapist and as a clinical supervisor.

One of the most profound things I have learned as a counsellor and supervisor is that everyone is different and yet we all hold on to similar values such as equality, good health, family, love and happiness.

You can be confident of being treated with dignity and respect as a client in therapy or as a supervisee. I think of myself as an ethical therapist and work hard to maintain the highest ethical standards in my work as a counsellor and as a clinical supervisor. To ensure these standards are met I have regular ongoing supervision including continued professional development training.

You may be interested in why I became a counsellor and a clinical supervisor. I decided to become a counsellor and a clinical supervisor as I enjoy reading and researching psychology along with a passion for helping people. Being able to offer help to someone with a talking therapy such as counselling is a privilege and one I appreciate.

Your life is unique and you are a worthy human being and you deserve to have a happy and prosperous life.

One of the things I enjoy most about being a counsellor is witnessing someone change their life around and seeing the joy that it can bring.

How long will you need counselling? The duration of therapy is up to you to decide. You may choose to have short-term therapy (6-12 weeks) or you may prefer to have therapy over a longer duration usually up to 2-years. The sessions are weekly either by:

• Face-to-face
• Telephone

or via live video chat using:

• FaceTime
• Google Meet
• Microsoft Teams
• Skype

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics and conduct. I also, hold full professional indemnity and personal liability insurance.