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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Jonathon
PACFA counsellor with 14 years' experience, Jonathon Ray helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and life transitions. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works with clients to build on their existing strengths. Sessions focus on simple, practical steps and clear discussion about goals and challenges.
Jonathon starts by asking what matters most to the person in front of him. He listens for patterns in relationships, thinking and behaviour, and then suggests small experiments and strategies clients can try between sessions. Work often includes improving coping skills, reducing anxious thinking, and addressing the effects of past hurt.
He pays attention to attachment and how early relationships shape current problems. That can mean talking through family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, codependency, or caregiver stress. Jonathon also helps people who struggle with avoidant or dependent personality patterns, feelings of emptiness, or guilt and shame.
When addictive behaviours or co-morbid issues appear, sessions look at practical steps to reduce harm and improve day-to-day functioning. Relationship work focuses on clearer communication and boundaries rather than couples therapy techniques. He supports people navigating divorce and separation, and those facing major life changes.
Sessions are conducted in English in Australia. Jonathon encourages clients to try approaches and adjust what doesn’t fit. He asks clients to set realistic goals and to review progress regularly.
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How evidence-based techniques work in online sessions
Jonathon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach attends to attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early experiences shape current reactions and communication. These methods suit concerns such as stress, relationship difficulties, trauma-related symptoms and low self‑esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathon will discuss options with each client and adjust methods as therapy progresses. He aims to match tools to a person’s goals and day-to-day reality, and he encourages clients to feed back what helps and what does not so the plan can be changed collaboratively.
Practical benefits of working online are described in general terms because specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work during life transitions without waiting for in-person appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, addiction concerns and family of origin problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, goal-focused approach. Sessions emphasise skills, small experiments and straightforward discussion about patterns and next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.