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James Moody

James Moody, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Young adult issues and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship work
  • ACT and CBT

About James

James Moody is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of professional experience in the UK. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. He also supports people facing life changes and those managing addiction issues.

James uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what matters to them. He offers practical methods alongside reflective discussion. Sessions focus on everyday problems such as work pressure, feeling stuck after study, money worries and early adult relationships.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, among other methods. These are used to help people notice their thoughts, change unhelpful patterns and build more supportive ways of relating to others. The emphasis is on small, concrete steps that fit a young adult schedule.

James has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, ADHD, and issues connected to sexual orientation. He also addresses problems such as codependency, communication difficulties and commitment worries. Work with him may include talking through past hurts, learning new communication habits and setting achievable goals.

People can expect clear explanations of the methods used and a focus on practical techniques they can try between sessions. James accepts clients from the UK and international clients who can arrange sessions in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and booking steps to set up a first appointment.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often suits issues such as anxiety, low motivation and general life change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and on trying small experiments to change them. This can be useful for stress, worry and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and what people learned about trust and closeness, which can help with intimacy and relationship problems.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your goals, preferences and what feels most practical. That discussion helps shape a plan and the mix of methods used in sessions, so the client and therapist can adapt if something does not feel helpful.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into study and work schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight and remove the need to travel. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of conversational and structured exercises over the internet, making it possible to practise skills between sessions and use techniques that suit a young adult's day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, motivation and many life change concerns listed in his profile.

What is his therapy style like?

He combines conversational, client-centred work with structured approaches such as ACT and CBT to produce practical steps people can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working in the UK.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged in English.

Which session formats does he offer?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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