- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and intimacy
- ACT and CBT approaches
About James
James French is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience. He works with common early-adult pressures such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem and life changes. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, addiction and issues around identity and intimacy.
James uses clear, straightforward conversation rather than jargon. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day problems and on understanding patterns that keep difficulties going. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and on acceptance-based approaches to help people live with difficult feelings.
He also pays attention to attachment and relational patterns. That helps when relationship history affects current choices and reactions. The work looks at how past relationships influence trust, closeness and boundaries now.
James welcomes discussion of career pressures, study-related stress and the sense of falling behind your peers. He offers help with sleep and eating struggles, parenting stress, and neurodiversity-related concerns such as ADHD. He is used to dealing with practical obstacles that come with early adulthood.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. James will suggest exercises between meetings and check progress over time. If a different method seems likely to help, he will explain options and adjust the plan with the client.
He practises in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. International clients are accepted, and session arrangements are clarified when booking.
How James uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people who feel held back by worry or by trying to control every feeling to move toward a life they value.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits because it provides clear strategies to change thinking patterns and test new behaviours.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how earlier relationships shape current ways of relating. It can help when trust, closeness or communication problems repeat across relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each client about goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those aims. He treats the choice of approach as collaborative and keeps checking in to see what helps.
Session practicalities should be confirmed at booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around study or work and can reduce travel time. Some formats allow shorter check-ins or phone-only meetings when camera use is difficult. Discussing practical needs during the first contact helps tailor session length and pacing to everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, addiction and a wide range of life changes common in early adulthood.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, conversational approach that mixes practical exercises with reflective discussion. Sessions often include tasks to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience working with adults on issues such as stress, self-esteem and life transitions.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats when booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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