jonnys place
Well-being

beyond your hair

A good stylist has always made a great listener. At Jonny's Place, that care is taken seriously.

The chair

a place to be heard

With the right rapport, clients often open up about what they are going through. A regular stylist sees people through big life changes: weddings, children, new careers and, sometimes, harder times.

Once trust is built, that sense of safety and confidentiality can be a real support. We are social creatures, and our need for deeper connection is immeasurable.

There is now a growing movement to train hair professionals to be more aware of their clients' well-being. For someone not yet ready to see a therapist, a stylist they know and trust can be a gentle first step towards greater support.

Jonny with a client in the chair
Jonny the therapist

two careers, one purpose

As well as running salons in the City for more than 30 years, Jonny is a fully trained, UKCP-registered psychotherapist and a member of The London School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy, with a private practice at The Klinik on Devonshire Row.

Barbers are given rare time with people, who will speak openly about grief and well-being in a way they might not even with friends or family.

In both the styling chair and the therapy room, Jonny meets people living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, addiction and trauma. His work as a biodynamic psychotherapist gives him a unique view of transformation through touch, whether by hand or by tool, cutting or styling.

That's why Jonny's Place also offers biodynamic body massage, for those who want to take a visit beyond a cut and style.

Community

open to everyone

Jonny's Place offers reduced-rate services for those who would benefit from a haircut that comes with a little support.

  • Older members of the community
  • People with disabilities
  • Anyone on a very low or no income
  • Families with children
  • Students and NHS workers: 15% off, always

Just mention it when you call or book.

The bright, art-filled salon at Jonny's Place
Jonny's vision

a hub for the city

Jonny's aim is a centre in Devonshire Square that supports the mental and emotional well-being of the people who work, live and visit here.

the salon

Building on the hairshop with a more therapeutic focus, training apprentices and experienced stylists to support clients who are struggling, including young people from disadvantaged areas nearby.

the bistro

A community café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering work to people finding employment hard because of their mental or emotional health.

the school

A permanent home for The London School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy: a not-for-profit offering low-cost therapy, training, workshops and courses.

The idea fits the City's recovery after the pandemic and through the cost of living crisis, easing pressure on stretched NHS services while bringing people back into the Square Mile. Jonny has already been in touch with the Lions Barber Collective, a national initiative that trains barbers to spot and support clients' mental health.

Grant funding would let the hub subsidise its community services. If you'd like to support it, partner or simply talk it through, Jonny would love to hear from you.

Email Jonny 07841 590 695
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