Jonathan Rees Counselling
Are you confused, lost or stuck?
Life is often described as a journey. If it was a walk in the countryside, there would be sunshine, hills and valleys, open country and woodland. More often it's raining and you're stuck in the woods.Are you unable to see the wood for the trees, and you're wondering where all the trees came from which are blocking your way?Are you on a path but have lost a sense of direction?Are you in a clearing with several paths to choose from but it's hard to decide which one?Is there no path in front of you?If any of these are true for you, you might want to find out more about counselling.
How could counselling help?
Counselling is like having a professional alongside you in your woodland, who makes it feel safe to explore in a way you've not been able to until now, so that you can discover your own strength and resilience to navigate challenging emotions and experiences.They help you see the wood for the trees, not tell you which ones to prune or cut down, so that you can make informed decisions about your life, rooted in your own values and insights.They walk beside you on the path that feels off, while you explore why that might be, sometimes pointing out things that you've not noticed yet as you decide what to change, so that you gain clarity and perspective, enabling you to uncover and address the root causes of your struggles.They sit with you in the confusion of the clearing or the blocked way forward and patiently encourage you to explore the options ahead, so that you can find your own solutions and build confidence in your decision-making abilities.They help you identify the seeds that were once planted and have now become the trees blocking your way, so that you can address past experiences and beliefs that may be hindering your progress, allowing for healing and moving toward fulfillment .
About me
Who am I ?
I've been described as a 'Mind Sherpa', enabling healing through connection and navigating the mind, body, spirit and soul, which I believe are interconnected and interdependant, so that positive or negative changes in one area ripple into others.I have first-hand experience of living with trauma, neurodivergence and surviving boarding school.Over the years, I've worked with people from all walks of life, including corporate, self-employment, and the emergency services, covering topics including Grief, Bereavement, Relationship issues, Alcohol, Loneliness, Autism, ADHD, Regret, Sexuality, Childhood trauma, Self-harm, Suicidal ideation, Intimacy.My aim is to enable you to explore your challenges and find answers in a way that matches who you are and what you've been through by providing the right conditions for the growth and wholeness of your true self.
Next steps
To find out more now
If you think counselling is for you, click here to book a discovery call where you can tell me briefly about your woodland experience and you can see if we're a good fit. There is a fee of £25 payable before this session, which is refunded if you decide to go ahead.
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If you're not sure
If you're not sure if counselling is for you right now, complete the form below and then click the button to join the list of other woodland wanderers and I'll send you an 8-point-plan to help you think things through.
Questions you might have...
What are your fees? My fees are on sliding scale from £65/session, payable in advance. Sessions are 60 minutes.Do you do on-line counselling? Yes, I can work online as well as face-to-face (in Bristol, UK).What type of counselling do you offer? Technically, I'm an integrative counsellor, using a person-centred approach with techniques from Somatic Experiencing and NLP.What is Somatic Experiencing? SE is is a naturalistic form of healing that will help you learn how to settle and release physiological activation from your body. Very often this process helps people to reduce stress and return to a sense of regulation and mastery in their lives. SE will support you in learning how to attend to uncomfortable sensations in your body and gently unwind them through your conscious attention. SE is particularly useful in managing trauma and stress because so many of the symptoms are physiological. If you would like to read more about SE, visit www.traumahealing.com or read In an Unspoken Voice by Dr. Peter Levine.What is NLP? Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a therapeutic approach that explores the connection between our thoughts, language, and behaviors. By understanding and changing these patterns, NLP helps individuals overcome challenges, improve communication, and achieve personal growth in a supportive environment.Do you work with neurodivergence? Yes, I have first-hand experience of autism and ADHD and will work with you to make counselling work as best as I can for you.Do you work with survivors of boarding school? Yes, I have first-hand experience of surviving boarding, and use SE techniques to support similar clients.Do you work with trauma survivors? Yes, I have first-hand experience of trauma and PTSD, and use SE to support similiar clients.How are you qualified? I'm currently training in SE (completing June 2025), and counselling (July 2025) and been qualified in NLP and Coaching for 20 years.Are you a member of a professional body? Yes, I'm currently a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
Comments
Everybody should have someone like Jonathan
He very cleverly helps you to explore your ambitions and desires without ever leading you in a particluar direction. I was rather expecting to be told 'oh, you should do this or you should do that' and quickly realised that I had never achieved such clarity regarding myself and ambitions as I did with Jonathan. Everybody should have someone like Jonathan.
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Positive changes
Jonathan is very engaging and really makes you think about yourself and the positive changes you can make to help yourself.
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Leaps and bounds
Working with Jonathan has taken me leaps and bounds further forward in understanding myself.
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Imaginative and energetic
Jonathan is blessed with a highly creative, imaginative and energetic style. Whilst working with him I observed him use both theory and practice well, I also observed that Jonathan has a nature which commands strong rapport.