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Jamie Cargill, BACP, NCPS

Based in the UK Online sessions

Supportive counsellor focused on practical change

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Years in practice
7
Registration
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
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LGBT
Focus
Relationship issues
About

About Jamie

Jamie Cargill is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He offers calm, practical conversations aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and other life challenges. Jamie speaks English and works online using a range of session formats to suit different needs.

Jamie uses client-centred and solution-focused approaches to make sessions simple and goal-oriented. That means the conversation starts with what matters to the person sitting across from him, and then looks for small, practical steps that can make life feel more manageable.

Background and approach

He tailors the pace and focus to each person's situation rather than following a fixed formula. Jamie has worked with people facing a wide variety of issues, including relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, addictions, eating struggles, career decisions, and parenting stress. He also supports those dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue and identity questions such as gender dysphoria and LGBT-related matters.

Where there are many pressures at once, he helps people prioritise what to work on first. Sessions can be short-term or longer-term depending on what someone wants to achieve. Jamie aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space and to help people understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

He encourages practical steps alongside reflection so people can try things between sessions and notice what helps. Beginning counselling can feel hard, and Jamie tries to make the first session straightforward. He listens, clarifies what brought someone to therapy, and discusses goals and the way forward.

If someone is unsure what to aim for, he helps identify small, achievable targets to build from.

Focus areas and approaches

What Jamie works with

Everything Jamie lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jamie helps people with.

Approaches Jamie lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Jamie's Approaches Work Online

Client-centred therapy is about listening and adapting to what the person needs. Jamie focuses on understanding someone's experience and follows their lead so the work reflects their priorities. This approach helps when people need emotional support, clarity about their feelings, or space to talk through difficult events.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, practical steps that can change day-to-day life. Jamie and the person identify realistic goals and test simple strategies between sessions. This method is useful for issues like coping with stress, managing parenting demands, or tackling specific behavioural patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jamie will discuss options and agree a plan that matches goals, preferences and practicalities. He treats the process as collaborative and adjusts focus as needs change over time.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls let people see facial cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in, while chat or messaging offers quick touchpoints and ongoing support between calls. These choices make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Jamie

What concerns does Jamie help with?

Jamie works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people with parenting stress, self-esteem, addictions and identity questions.

How would you describe Jamie's therapeutic style?

He blends client-centred listening with solution-focused techniques to prioritise what matters and identify practical steps. Sessions focus on the person's goals and on small changes that can be tried between meetings.

What is Jamie's experience background?

Jamie has seven years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. He has supported people through a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region are associated with Jamie?

He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and Jamie does not currently accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Jamie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide different ways to connect based on need.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with Jamie?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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