Jonathan Smith

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MBACP, PG Dip., Counsellor and Psychotherapist

About me

I am an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, bereavement and loss, stress, self harm, and a range of other issues. I also have experience working with clients with an existing diagnosis including personality disorders (such as Borderline Personality Disorder) and eating disorders. I have a particular interest in helping my clients manage and process their past trauma, whether that's the difficult events we all experience in life or complex instances of adult and childhood abuse.

The therapy I offer focuses on the exploration of ourselves, our emotions, our past and our relationships. At the core of my work is the belief that unprocessed experiences, relationships and emotions express themselves in unhelpful ways, such as anxiety, depression, anger, apathy or lack of self-belief. My approach focuses on the safe exploration of ourselves and our relationships: who we are and what we have experienced, offering a safe and nurturing environment for reflection, healing and growth. Through our work my clients aim to gain an honest understanding of their lives and genuine feelings towards their past and present, once aware of their hidden feelings they hope to process and challenge them, releasing themselves from their impact.

I work by having an initial session, which is an opportunity for us to meet and discuss you, your past, your present and what has brought you into therapy. Within this session we will discuss fees, the therapeutic frame and the practicalities of our work. We will then have weekly sessions at an agreed fee, time and place. As a member of the BACP I adhere to their ethical framework and believe in providing safe, ethical and positive support for those who wish to address the challenges they are currently facing.

Starting any type of therapy can be daunting, especially if life and events are feeling overwhelming. No matter what has brought you here you will be treated with warmth, confidentiality and respect and together we can work towards a happier, stronger and more fulfilled version of you.

Training, qualifications & experience

I trained and practiced at Highgate Counselling Centre in Highgate, London.

Qualifications and Membership:

  • Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from Highgate Counselling Centre
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills from Highgate Counselling Centre
  • Mentalizing and Mentalization Based Treatment with Adults (MBT Adult): An Introduction from Anna Freud Centre
  • Qualified Mental Health First Aider
  • Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£40.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations

Key details

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Jonathan Smith
Jonathan Smith