About Jonathan

Person-Centred Counsellor in Lancaster | BACP Registered | Online & In-Person Therapy

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About Me

Hello, I’m Jonathan Haslam, a qualified, BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Lancaster, Lancashire, working with individuals across the North West of England and offering online counselling throughout the UK.

I take a person-centred approach to therapy. That means you won’t be met with generic solutions or clinical detachment. Instead, you’ll find someone who listens with empathy, meets you where you are, and offers a safe, confidential space for real connection and meaningful change.

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Why I Became a Counsellor

I didn’t just study counselling – I lived the journey that brought me here. Like many of my clients, I reached a point in life where I needed to understand what was really going on beneath the surface. Therapy helped me explore those root causes and experience profound, lasting change. That experience inspired me to train professionally, so I could support others on their own path toward clarity, healing, and growth.

​Helping people has always been at the heart of my career. Whether through formal counselling or informal connection, I’ve always been drawn to deep, meaningful conversations and to holding space for others with compassion and authenticity.

​I also believe strongly in giving back to the community and regularly volunteer with two local counselling centres here in Lancaster.

How I Work

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My Approach to Therapy

I don’t direct or diagnose – I reflect, support, and guide. My role is to help you untangle what’s going on by offering a therapeutic relationship that feels:

  • Safe
  • Down-to-earth
  • Non-judgmental
  • Flexible and tailored to your pace

Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without pressure. I’ll walk alongside you, not in front of you, as you discover what’s really behind the challenges you’re facing.

My clients often describe me as “authentic and real,” and that’s exactly how I aim to show up: as a human being first, and a therapist second.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our first session is an opportunity for us to meet, talk about what’s brought you here and decide whether working together feels right for both of us.

Qualifications & Training

BACP Registered Member (00921368)

Foundation Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of Derby, 2019

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills & Counselling – Preston’s College, 2017

Level 3 Award in Family & Relationship Counselling – Oplex Careers, 2023

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Relationship Counselling

For Connection, Communication & Clarity in All Relationships.

Additional Training Includes

Overcoming Child Abuse – Abdel Musa

Helping Any Client – Elliott Connie

Healing Anxiety – Amal Omran

Understanding Dissociation – Julie Anne Allison

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Anxiety & Depression

It’s common to feel unsure where anxiety ends and depression begins.

Student Counselling

If you’re feeling like you’re supposed to have it all figured out but you’re quietly struggling, you’re not alone.

Our Testimonials

I feel calmer, stronger and more able to cope. I have found my experience profoundly transformative. When I first came, I was desperate for someone to talk to and to get some perspective on my situation. I got what I wanted and a great deal more.

When I first came, I was incredibly stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. Over the months I readily feel coming regularly and sharing my story has brought me to a much better place and I’ve gained a much healthier perspective on my problems.

I felt free to talk, to feel at ease. I felt safe to talk about things that are on my mind. I really appreciated the experience to talk about my feelings and thoughts and not be judged.

Awesome. Excellent. In comparison to previous counselling, it was much better and I was able to discover my true process and uncover my true problems. Have improved in personal insight and understanding; exploration and expression of feelings and problems; improved control, decision-making day-to-day functioning, and personal relationships.

I feel very comfortable with Jonathan, even when discussing uncomfortable topics or even female-specific issues. I find him very easy to talk to and the experience has been so helpful. I have really enjoyed working with Jonathan and have found it to be a hugely positive experience. I was in a very dark place when I first met him, but I have found it so helpful to be able to talk to him and work through problems. I know this has made a massive difference to my wellbeing.

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