- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Somatic approaches
About James
James Young is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He works with common problems such as stress, anxiety and depression and also focuses on relationship issues, trauma and grief. He lists young adult issues among his areas of focus, so he often supports people navigating study, work and early adult transitions.
James uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the person's experience central. He also draws on solution-focused methods to help people identify practical next steps. Somatic and trauma-focused approaches are listed in his practice and inform how he attends to bodily responses and past distress.
In sessions he aims to help people talk through feelings about identity, attachment and intimacy. He also addresses anger, low self-esteem and difficulties with concentration or impulsivity that can feel tied to ADHD or stress. Career pressures, problems with communication, and feeling isolated are also common topics he covers.
James has experience with substance-related problems and with supporting people through compassion fatigue and life changes. He records work with issues such as abandonment, dissociation, guilt and shame, and panic attacks as part of his practice. His background includes community counselling in the UK.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How James blends approaches for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own perspective at the centre. The therapist listens closely and follows what a client brings, which can help with emotional clarity and relationship or identity concerns.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps that move things forward. It suits people who want short-term goals and clear actions for issues like career choices or managing anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods based on a client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps shape whether sessions emphasise feeling-focused listening, body-oriented somatic techniques, or short-term solutions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study or work days, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when life is busy. Some approaches can be adapted to suit quieter or shorter meetings, or to focus more on grounding techniques when bodily symptoms are present.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does James help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression, and covers relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief alongside issues like ADHD and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centred work to focus on the person's experience and adds solution-focused methods to find practical next steps.
How much experience does he have?
James has four years of experience as a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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