Jonathan De Oliveira, BACP

Jonathan De Oliveira is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life changes. He works in English and Portuguese and offers online and in-person sessions from the United Kingdom. Jonathan aims to create a calm, approachable space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

He takes an integrative, client-centred approach and adjusts the pace to suit each person. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and where it might come from, so practical steps can follow. Jonathan pays attention to how the body and mind connect and to issues around identity and diversity.

His background includes Psychosynthesis Counselling training and a certificate in Psychosexual Therapy, delivered at a COSRT Level 5 standard. He also holds coaching qualifications that inform goal-focused conversations. Over three years he has worked in teaching, mental health support, complementary therapies, and with community counselling services.

Jonathan supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, body image and codependency. He has particular experience with LGBT and multicultural concerns, non-monogamous relationships, and topics such as abandonment and attachment. He also offers preparation and integration work around psychedelic experiences for harm reduction purposes only.

Practical matters are handled simply. Sessions can be short-term or ongoing. Jonathan uses a combination of talking, reflection and practical planning so people can try new ways of coping between appointments.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Jonathan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in clear, practical ways. One approach he uses is Psychosynthesis counselling, which helps people connect thoughts, feelings and bodily experience to find meaning and direction. This can be useful for grief, identity questions and midlife concerns. He also uses psychosexual therapy methods to address intimacy problems and sexual wellbeing, helping people talk about difficult subjects and develop practical strategies for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will collaborate with each person to decide what methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean trying different techniques over a few sessions and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and text-based messaging or live chat suit people who prefer writing or need ongoing brief support between sessions. These options help fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.