Jonathan Barratt, BACP

Jonathan Barratt offers straightforward, non-judgemental support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and related difficulties. He introduces himself simply and aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and take manageable steps forward. Jonathan uses clear tools and short-term goals when they suit the person he is working with.

He works from a person-centred stance that keeps the client’s pace and priorities central. That means listening first, then gently helping people make sense of what they are going through. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test practical changes in daily life.

Jonathan has workplace experience in addiction services and within the NHS. He draws on that background when supporting people who are struggling with dependence, relapse concerns or the emotional impact of addiction. His approach aims to treat each person with respect and honesty.

Solution-focused methods are part of his way of working when clients prefer goal-oriented sessions. This can mean setting small, practical targets and reviewing progress week to week. He describes therapy as a collaborative process that combines short-term steps with deeper exploration when needed.

Jonathan is a BACP member, works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. He accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options with the service.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Jonathan uses person-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to help people make practical changes and feel heard. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s pace; it helps when someone needs time to talk through feelings and understand what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to test new behaviours and reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then shape sessions around those choices. That way therapy stays collaborative and tailored rather than imposed.

The online session formats Jonathan offers are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so progress can continue alongside daily responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help people engage with therapy more consistently.