- Practical steps
- Warm listening
- Goal focused
About James
James French is a counsellor who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain or low mood. He speaks plain language and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. His BACP registration is noted in his background and he works with people on a wide range of life challenges, including addictions, grief, ADHD and career pressures.
In sessions he listens first and then helps people identify small steps that fit their daily life. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful patterns, and on acceptance-based thinking to reduce struggle with difficult feelings. Attachment-informed approaches help when past relationships affect present ones.
James trained and practises several well established counselling approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. He has three years of experience and brings a calm, steady manner to conversations about sensitive topics like trauma, intimacy and body image.
People often come to him for help with sleep, eating, parenting pressures, compassion fatigue and coping with change. He also works with those exploring identity and LGBT related concerns. Throughout, he aims to make therapy practical, clear and oriented around the client’s goals.
Sessions are arranged through the site process. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to match with a counsellor and then book according to availability. James is based in the United Kingdom and offers work in English to people both locally and internationally.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and commit to actions that matter to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes by focusing on values and small behavioural steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works by identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking and acting. This approach is practical for low mood, sleep problems, anxiety and many everyday difficulties.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, listening stance where the client sets the pace. It can help people feel heard and understood when dealing with complex feelings or identity questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will try ways of working that suit the issue and your life. That could mean focusing on behavioural experiments one week and on values or relationship patterns the next.
If you are considering online sessions, check which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to use exercises between sessions, such as mood records or brief behavioural tasks, so progress can be built into daily routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does James help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and trauma, as well as issues like sleep, eating, addictions and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that blends listening with practical strategies drawn from evidence-informed approaches.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of counselling experience working with a broad range of issues, including ADHD, grief, bipolar concerns and compassion fatigue.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does costing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with James?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.