About jonathan

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist offering both individual and couples therapy in central St Albans.

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At the heart of my approach is the safe, trusting relationship I share with my clients. It's very important to me that they feel heard, understood and accepted without condition.

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While I support my clients in directing the course of their therapy, I’m not afraid to offer challenge and to guide a little, if I believe it's therapeutically appropriate to do so.

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Why a male therapist?

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The simple answer is, there’s no reason. A well-trained counsellor can work with any client from almost any background, no matter what the therapist’s gender. That said, I'm aware that, as a man, I’m something of a rarity in the world of counselling, and that perhaps gives me a niche perspective. I regularly see male clients who feel I might be better able to empathise with the nuances of what it means to be a man. I work with men who express feeling more comfortable discussing intimate, sensitive, and sometimes shame-filled concerns with a male therapist.

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Similarly, I see female clients who choose to explore working with a man in order to help confront their experiences of the significant male figures in their lives.

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It’s not uncommon for me to hear about the real hurt many of my clients (both female and male) have suffered at the hands of men, and I strongly believe that, as a male therapist, it’s my duty to model the stability and security that's missing for so many.

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Couples therapy

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Counselling couples is a long-standing passion of mine. It can be challenging work, but is incredibly rewarding when real, positive change occurs. Click on the link above to learn more.

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Other specialist interests

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In my former professional life I worked within the world of the performing arts, and I feel I have an intimate understanding of the particular mental health challenges artists and performers all too regularly experience.