- Client-Centred approach
- CBT strategies
- Psychodynamic work
About James
James Harvey holds NCPS and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication and control issues, and men's issues.
James uses plain, direct conversation in sessions. He listens and helps people make sense of patterns that keep causing pain. He draws on client-centred methods to follow a person’s priorities, and uses cognitive behavioural ideas to test unhelpful thinking and actions.
In longer work he will look at past relationships and recurring themes using psychodynamic ideas to understand how early experiences affect current behaviour. Sessions aim to make problems easier to manage and to build small, practical changes into day-to-day life. He offers a steady pace and checks in about what is working.
He has experience supporting people with neurodiversity and with parenting or fatherhood strains. He also helps people dealing with separation, addiction, guilt and isolation. James invites clear goals and regular review so progress stays practical and visible.
People who choose him can expect straightforward talk, focused tools for stress and mood, and time to reflect on deeper patterns when it’s needed.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. Online sessions use conversation to identify what matters most and to set goals that feel manageable. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes in daily life; online CBT often uses short exercises and practical homework to try between meetings.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT tools and later adding psychodynamic reflection if someone wants to look at deeper patterns.
Confirm the session formats before you book because the biography does not list them. Online work can help fit therapy into study, shifts, or busy schedules and can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or evening appointments. It also allows people outside the therapist's town or country to work with registered or accredited professionals. The focus stays on useful changes, bringing therapy into everyday life rather than creating extra appointments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, parenting and ADHD among other concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas to combine practical tools with exploration of past patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How much does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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