About James
James French is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress and difficult life changes. He works with clients struggling with relationships, self-esteem, grief and issues linked to trauma and abuse. James also supports people with concerns around addiction, sleeping and eating difficulties, and those exploring LGBT-related matters.
He draws on a mix of practical approaches to tailor sessions to each person. James uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and focus on chosen values.
Background and approach
He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person's needs. James listens without judgement and helps set small, manageable goals.
He aims for clear steps clients can try between meetings rather than lengthy theory discussions. James holds BACP accreditation, which identifies his professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has three years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom, and he offers sessions in English to individuals, including international clients.
Practical matters such as fees and session arrangements vary by location and the subscription model in use. To begin, readers are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason James is listed here; the rest shows what else James works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to you. It helps people move toward chosen values even when emotions are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based ideas pay attention to how early relationships affect current ways of relating and can help with intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss different methods and decide together which mix fits the person's goals, needs and preferences. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time as progress and priorities become clearer.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or helping if bandwidth is limited by using audio rather than video. Many people find the flexibility helps them maintain regular sessions alongside work and family commitments.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns can be discussed in sessions?
James works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD.
What style of therapy does he use?
The approach is practical and collaborative, drawing on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-based and Client-centred ideas to suit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and location?
James is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and James accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as no specific formats are detailed in the profile.
How are fees organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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