- Client-centred
- Somatic approach
- Solution-focused
About James
James Young is a counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working at the heart of his practice. He combines practical, focused conversations with somatic awareness to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. James lists his location as the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
James draws on solution-focused ideas to set clear goals and build small, achievable steps. He also uses somatic approaches that pay attention to how feelings show up in the body. This combination can be useful for people dealing with trauma, panic and overwhelming emotions.
He has four years of experience in counselling roles and works with a wide range of concerns. These include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting pressures, career-related stress, grief, addiction and attention-related difficulties. He also supports people coping with anger, low self-esteem and feelings of emptiness.
James additionally lists many specific focus areas such as attachment and abandonment, communication and control problems, dissociation, and compassion fatigue. He also notes work around forgiveness, guilt and shame, and men’s issues. This breadth means he can adapt sessions to the practical needs someone brings.
To begin, clients use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients can press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Approaches used online and how they help
James uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. In practice this means the client sets the agenda and the counsellor follows, offering reflection and questions to help people make sense of what matters to them.He also draws on solution-focused ideas that concentrate on small, practical steps and clear goals. This can help when someone needs short-term strategies for work stress, panic or life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods as sessions progress so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm current session formats before booking because the biography did not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let someone avoid camera use if that helps them focus. Registered or accredited professionals can suggest a format that best suits a client’s circumstances and practical needs.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
James works with stress, anxiety and depression and also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues. He lists many other concerns including grief, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD and career difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred foundation combined with solution-focused techniques and somatic work. That means sessions centre on the person’s priorities, set practical steps, and pay attention to bodily responses to emotion.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
James has four years of counselling experience. His background includes supporting people with trauma, addiction-related issues and a wide range of mental health concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.