- Person-centred
- Recovery experience
- Online support
About James
He draws on personal experience of anxiety, depression and addiction alongside professional training. That background informs how he talks about recovery, relapse prevention and rebuilding routines. He also incorporates meditation and mindfulness practices when these suit a client’s needs.
In sessions James uses client-centred work as the base. He may bring in cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences affect present feelings.
His practical experience includes volunteering with the Herefordshire branch of Mind and offering text-based support for Shout 85258. He has worked as a sponsor in 12-step recovery groups and has three years’ experience as a practising counsellor.
James holds a Level 4 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and lists ongoing professional development in trauma-informed practice, substance use brief interventions and suicide awareness. He offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches shape online therapy
James uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on listening and helping you make sense of your feelings. This approach invites you to lead the conversation while he reflects and supports your own problem-solving.He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT-style work can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits by identifying patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving.
Psychodynamic ideas may be used to notice how past patterns affect current relationships and emotions. This can be helpful when things feel repeatedly difficult without an obvious reason.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. James will talk with you about goals, what has helped before and what feels achievable now. Together you decide which techniques to try and how quickly to move between them.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with James about what will work best for you and how to shape sessions to fit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and related issues such as grief, self-esteem and career strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
James uses a person-centred approach with a relaxed, non-judgemental manner and practical techniques when helpful.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of clinical experience plus volunteer work with Mind, text support experience with Shout 85258, and lived recovery experience in 12-step groups.
Where is he based and how is he accredited?
He practices in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP and NCPS as provided in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.