Jonathan Stuart, NCPS

Jonathan combines person-centred work with cognitive behavioural tools to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening closely, understanding the client's perspective and building trust so people feel heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.

He also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach simple ways of paying attention that reduce stress and improve concentration. Mindfulness practices can be short exercises used between sessions to steady the mind and manage strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, then adjust the plan as needed. This collaborative process helps identify what feels most useful for each person.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video allows face-to-face conversation when useful, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing, flexible contact. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, while keeping the process consistent and goal-focused.