Online counselling for adults in the UK

My name is Jonathon and I offer online counselling for adults across the UK. You may be feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, struggling in relationships, or finding that the same patterns keep repeating. Perhaps you are often hard on yourself, worry about disappointing others, or put other people’s needs ahead of your own.

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We meet by video, giving you a regular, confidential space to talk, think and make sense of what feels difficult, without needing to travel. You don’t need to know exactly what is wrong or have everything worked out before we begin.

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Your first 50-minute online consultation is free, with no obligation to continue. It gives us time to talk about what brings you to counselling, answer your questions and consider whether working together feels right.

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Ongoing sessions are £55 for 50 minutes and usually take place weekly.

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How online counselling works

 

​We meet for a regular 50-minute session, usually each week, using an agreed video platform. As with face-to-face counselling, our sessions provide a confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever feels important.

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It helps to find somewhere private and comfortable where you are unlikely to be interrupted. Using headphones can also offer a little more privacy if other people are nearby.

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You do not need specialist equipment. A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, microphone and reliable internet connection is usually enough.

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Is online counselling right for me?

 

Online counselling may suit you if:

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• travelling to regular appointments is difficult

• work or family commitments make travelling less convenient

• you want to choose a counsellor without being limited to your local area

• you feel more comfortable talking from your own space

• you would simply prefer the flexibility of meeting online

 

Some people are initially unsure whether talking through a screen will feel natural. It can take a little time to get used to, but many people find that after the first few sessions the technology becomes much less noticeable.

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What can I talk about?

 

You do not need to have a diagnosis or clearly defined problem before starting counselling.

People come to me with many different experiences, including:

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• Anxiety, panic or overthinking

• Low mood or depression

• Stress, overwhelm or burnout

• Self-criticism, self-doubt or feeling you are never good enough

• People-pleasing, difficulty saying no or worrying about disappointing others

• Low self-esteem or perfectionism

• Relationship and family difficulties

• Grief, loss or significant change

• Neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD

• Loneliness or feeling disconnected

• Difficulty setting boundaries

• Feeling stuck or unsure what needs to change

• Repeating patterns in relationships or life

 

We can begin with whatever feels most important to you.

 

My approach to counselling

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My approach is psychodynamic. This means we can explore what is happening in your life now and how earlier experiences and relationships may still be affecting you.

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For example, you may notice that you judge yourself harshly, feel responsible for other people’s feelings, or find it difficult to express your own needs. We can think together about how these patterns developed, what they have meant for you and how they affect your life today.

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You do not need to know where these feelings come from before we begin. Our work offers space to become curious about them, at your own pace, and develop a clearer understanding of yourself and your relationships.

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Privacy when meeting online

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Confidentiality is just as important online as it is when we meet face to face.

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Before online counselling begins, we will talk about some practical arrangements, including privacy, what we would do if our internet connection was interrupted, and how we would contact each other if there were a technical problem.

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I will also ask you to choose a private space for your sessions where, as far as possible, you feel able to talk without being overheard or interrupted.

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​Starting online counselling

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I offer a free 50-minute initial consultation online.

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This gives us time to talk about what has brought you to counselling, for you to ask any questions, and for me to explain how I work.

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It also gives us both an opportunity to get a sense of whether working together feels right. There is no obligation to continue afterwards.

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Call, email or text to arrange your free online initial consultation.