Counsellor profile
James Young, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Somatic work
- Solution-Focused methods
About James
Counsellor James Young is a BACP member with four years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, compassion fatigue and ADHD, among other areas.
James uses a client-centred stance in sessions. He focuses on what feels most relevant to the person in front of him. That means listening first, then helping people name the problems they want to change and decide practical next steps.
He also uses solution-focused methods to identify small, concrete changes that can make daily life easier. These approaches help with specific problems like panic, low mood, work stress and communication difficulties.
Somatic therapy features in his work when physical responses to stress or trauma are present. This involves noticing bodily sensations and simple exercises to reduce overwhelm and build coping options.
James has practised in the United Kingdom and offers help in English. He accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, clients follow the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How James uses client-centred and somatic approaches online
James uses client-centred work to focus on the issues you bring. That means the first sessions are for listening and agreeing goals. The counsellor helps you set clear, manageable aims for the weeks ahead.He also uses somatic techniques when stress or trauma shows up in the body. This involves noticing physical sensations, gentle grounding exercises and paced breathing. These methods can help with panic attacks, dissociation, and intense bodily reactions to memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. James will work with you to choose which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed over time as work progresses so you can try different ways of working if needed.
The biography does not specify which online session formats he offers. Please confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online counselling can help fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may use video, phone or messaging depending on the therapist and the service.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
James works with stress, anxiety and depression, plus trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief and parenting challenges. He also supports issues such as anger, self-esteem, panic and ADHD-related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a client-centred approach and uses solution-focused work and somatic techniques. Sessions are practical and aim to identify steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience as recorded in his profile.
Which professional body is he a member of and where does he practise?
He is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, 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.