Counsellor profile
James Ashton, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
About James
Counsellor James Ashton is a BACP member with three years of professional experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties and depression.
James uses a client-centred style. He starts from the view that each person knows their own story. Sessions are conversational and focus on what the client wants to address now. He aims to be straightforward and respectful in how he listens and responds.
In practice James draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow what feels most relevant to the client. That means paying attention to how someone describes their situation and reflecting that back so they can see options more clearly. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps that can ease day-to-day problems.
He has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas already listed. These include abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and some personality-related difficulties. He also notes experience with topics such as commitment issues and codependency.
James asks clients to set the direction of the work. Early sessions are used to agree goals and decide what kind of support will be most helpful. To begin, follow the site prompts to complete the short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what the client says matters most. The counsellor listens and reflects back what he hears. That helps people clarify their own thoughts and feelings and decide what to do next. It suits issues where understanding personal experience matters, such as relationship worries or depression. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps that make a difference now. Sessions aim to identify small changes and build on what already works. This approach can help with stress, anxiety and career decisions by breaking problems into manageable actions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with the client about their aims and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That decision can change as the work progresses and will be checked in regularly. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the original biography did not list specific formats. Online sessions can make counselling easier to fit around work or family life, reduce travel time and sometimes allow shorter check-ins. They can also be adapted for quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth when needed.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career problems and depression. He also lists a wider set of focus areas such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach and solution-focused work. That means talking through what matters to the client and identifying small, practical steps to try.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience in counselling work in the UK.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the site button for online counselling options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.