- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About James
James French is a counsellor who focuses on practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by parenting and everyday stress. He speaks plainly and aims to help clients find clearer ways to cope. His approach is down-to-earth and aimed at small, manageable changes rather than big promises.
He uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change small habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and still take steps that matter to them.
Background and approach
Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships affect current reactions. Sessions are conversational and client-led. James listens first, then works with clients to set short-term goals and try doable experiments between meetings.
He pays attention to practical routines like sleep, eating, and daily structure when those are part of the problem. James brings three years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He offers online sessions by video and phone, plus live chat and text messaging for ongoing check-ins. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and vary in cost depending on location and therapist availability.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else James helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, parenting stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing routines and behaviours that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns learned in early relationships and how they show up now, which can help with intimacy issues, communication problems, and feeling safer in relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
Online sessions make this flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and hold more conversational work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins or keeping momentum between meetings. These options help fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life, and give different ways to practise techniques and stay connected with a therapist.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of problems can James help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, and related difficulties.
What is James's therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and practical. He listens first, then works collaboratively to set short-term goals and try small, real-world experiments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
James has three years of professional experience working in counselling settings and with people facing a broad range of issues.
What are James's credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with James if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with James?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
More counsellors who work with stress & anxiety
See all of them
Natasha Hughes
BACP
15 years in practice
Compassionate counsellor helping people navigate life challenges
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Trauma and abuse
4 years in practice
Warm, practical support for parents and adults
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief
Sophie Wilfin
BACP
4 years in practice
Compassionate counsellor for parenting and life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family