Counsellor profile
James French, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About James
Counsellor James French is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and a wide range of related difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and James accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base noted on his profile.
James uses clear, practical conversation to help people manage distress and make choices they can live with. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours. He also uses attachment-based ideas to consider relationship patterns and client-centred methods to keep the meeting focused on each person’s concerns.
In a first session James will listen to what matters most and agree goals together. He works to identify small, workable steps and coping strategies clients can try between sessions. Sessions may include reflective discussion, behavioural experiments and values-based actions depending on what the client wants.
James has particular interest in issues including addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, parenting strains, career questions and compassion fatigue. He also gives time to longer-standing difficulties such as bipolar presentations, attachment issues and chronic health related stress.
People often come for help with anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related problems and communication breakdowns. James will discuss practical options and next steps so people can decide if the approach fits their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas in his work. ACT focuses on values and taking workable action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can help with stress, anxiety and low mood. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours so practical experiments and new routines can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Attachment-based approaches look at how past relationships shape current patterns, and this can help with intimacy issues and repeated relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working together. That choice is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options, depending on the formats the therapist offers.
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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 works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus other issues listed on the profile.
How would he describe his way of working?
He combines client-centred discussion with ACT and CBT approaches, and uses attachment ideas to look at relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
James has three years' experience as a counsellor.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients, as noted on the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees stated?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, according to the profile.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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