- Client-Centred approach
- Solution-Focused work
- Stress and anxiety
About James
James Ashton is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career questions and depression, and pays attention to compassion fatigue.
He starts from the idea that the client knows their own story. Sessions focus on listening and responding to what the person brings. He encourages people to talk through past events, current pressures and worries about the future in straightforward terms.
In practice he uses client-centred methods to follow the client’s lead. That means more time listening than directing, and helping clients name what matters to them. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify immediate steps people can try between sessions.
James has also worked with a wide range of related concerns. These include attachment and abandonment issues, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and chronic illness, and specific relationship matters including commitment and codependency.
Sessions aim to balance review and action. Conversations may involve exploring feelings, testing small practical changes, and checking what is or isn’t working. People who come because they feel behind after university, stressed by early career choices, or strained by relationships often find this mix useful.
He practices in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
How client-centred and solution-focused work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s own perspective at the centre. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, reflecting and helping the client clarify what matters. It can be useful for dealing with anxiety, relationship strain and feeling unsettled during life changes.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps. In sessions the therapist and client identify specific goals and test short experiments to see what changes help. This can suit people who want quicker ways to manage stress or try new coping strategies between meetings.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. James will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt the work to the client’s goals and preferences. That conversation happens over the first few meetings so the direction of therapy can change if needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around studies or shifts, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people join sessions from different locations when needed, which helps make therapy more practical for early adults balancing study, work and relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with feeling lost after university?
Yes. He works with career uncertainty and the stress of early adult transitions using conversational and practical approaches.
What style of therapy does he use?
James uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow what the client brings and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify immediate steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, career issues and depression.
Is he registered in the UK?
He holds the BACP credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK see him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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