- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About James
James Sussex is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom, with ten years' clinical experience. He works with adults on common pressures faced in early adulthood such as stress, anxiety, career decisions and relationship problems. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction and difficulties with sleep or eating.
James uses an integrative approach grounded in humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. In practice this means he listens to each person’s story and then draws on methods that fit the problem. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on practical next steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems repeating.
He also delivers wellbeing seminars and psychoeducational sessions for organisations, and has held senior clinical roles in national and international settings. That background feeds into a blend of short-term and longer-term work, depending on what someone needs.
In session he offers a mix of conversational therapy and structured techniques. This can include looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring personal narratives, and addressing emotional patterns rooted in earlier relationships. He may suggest exercises between sessions to practise new ways of coping.
People coming for help with life changes, career anxieties, or feeling stuck after university or when starting a job will find a pragmatic style. James aims to be clear about what each session will address and to help people make steady progress toward their goals.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress and getting unstuck when choices feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping habits for issues like low mood, panic and sleep problems.
Narrative Therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves. It helps separate a person from their problem and find alternative, more useful ways of describing life events and identity struggles.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then try methods that fit. That collaborative process can involve trying short-term techniques or exploring longer patterns over weeks or months.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or study, reduce travel time, and allow people to check in between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use online meetings to keep sessions practical and focused on everyday changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with that relate to early adulthood?
He works with stress, anxiety, career decisions, relationship problems and coping with life changes that often affect people aged 18 to 30.
What is his general style in sessions?
He combines conversational, client-centred work with structured techniques from cognitive and narrative approaches. Sessions aim to clarify problems and test practical steps between meetings.
How long has he worked as a counsellor?
He has ten years of experience working in clinical roles and delivering wellbeing work for organisations.
What professional registrations does he hold in the UK?
He is registered with the BACP and NCPS as supplied in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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