- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Depression
About James
James Young is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses person-focused methods to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression and parenting challenges. He brings a gentle, curious style to sessions and aims to help people feel heard while they work through difficult moments. He draws on client-centred ideas to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities.
He also uses solution-focused techniques to help set clear, practical steps when clients want faster changes.
Background and approach
Somatic and trauma-informed work appears in his practice to address the body’s role in stress and traumatic reactions. James has four years of counselling experience and holds BACP registration. He has worked in community settings and with people dealing with addiction, grief and complex trauma related concerns.
That background informs how he helps people manage intense emotions and everyday pressures. Sessions are conversational and paced to what the client needs. James uses straightforward tools such as grounding, simple behavioural steps and gentle body-based exercises when appropriate.
He explains options clearly and checks in frequently about progress and comfort. People who contact him can expect a practical, down-to-earth approach. He supports work on relationships, communication problems, anger, self-esteem and parenting issues.
James aims to help clients build skills they can use between sessions and to clarify the next small steps forward.
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
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How James uses therapy approaches online
Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what is said and follows the client’s priorities to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and understood before making changes.Solution-focused work aims for small, manageable steps. It is practical and goal-oriented, useful for tackling specific problems like communication difficulties, parenting challenges or coping with anxiety. The focus is on what works next rather than a long review of the past.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. James will discuss different approaches and decide together which combination fits the client’s goals, needs and preferences. He adapts methods as the work develops and checks in about progress regularly.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a fuller conversational feel, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written check-ins during a busy day. These options offer flexibility to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and parenting issues. He also works with trauma, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centred and conversational, with a focus on what matters to the person. James uses solution-focused steps and somatic techniques when useful.
How much experience does he have?
James has four years of counselling experience working in community settings and supporting people with addiction and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and James accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats does he offer?
He works online by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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