Counsellor profile
James Yates, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- BACP registered
- Supports grief
About James
Counsellor James Yates is BACP and has three years' practice supporting people in the United Kingdom with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues and ADHD. He works with people who want to talk about how they relate to others and themselves, and about major life changes that feel hard to manage.
James uses person-centred counselling. Sessions focus on listening, understanding and reflecting what matters to the client. He aims to help people notice their own thoughts and feelings, and to make choices that fit who they are.
He often works with issues around attachment, abandonment and communication. He also supports people dealing with domestic violence, divorce and separation, and problems linked to control, dissociation and emptiness. Practical concerns such as career stress, fatherhood issues and body image are part of his caseload.
James names autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality and codependency among additional focus areas. He addresses intimacy-related concerns, commitment and sexual issues when clients bring them to sessions. He also talks through anger, guilt and shame in everyday terms.
Sessions are presented in straightforward language so people can decide if the approach fits. He accepts international clients and runs work from the UK. To start, readers are invited to use the site’s matching and booking process to arrange an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Person-centred counselling is a central approach James uses. It involves listening closely to the person and reflecting what they say so they can better understand their own thoughts and feelings. It often helps with low self-esteem, relational issues and emotional recovery after trauma.He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support anxiety and depression. These approaches include structured ways to notice patterns of thought and behaviour and to try small changes that reduce distress. Such techniques can be useful for stress, anger and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. James will discuss what feels most useful and adapt the focus as the client’s needs and goals become clearer. That process is collaborative and reviews progress as therapy continues.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins during breaks. Registered or accredited professionals often find online meetings helpful for steady, practical work and for people who cannot attend in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What does he help people with most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and grief. He also lists ADHD and intimacy-related issues among his areas of work.
What style of counselling does he use?
He uses person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Sessions tend to centre on the person’s own experience and choices.
How long has he been practising?
He has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients; clients should check the booking steps for any regional guidance.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is given during the booking process.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a 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.