About James
James Hodgeon uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person and their experience in focus. He works in a straightforward way, listening closely to what someone says and reflecting it back. Sessions aim to help people understand themselves better and build practical coping skills for current difficulties.
He draws on 18 years of experience in mental health and emotional wellbeing. That background gives him familiarity with common issues such as anxiety, depression and bereavement.
How James works
He also supports people facing addiction, grief and big life changes. James combines client-centred work with elements of psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness to notice patterns in feelings and behaviour. He also uses aspects of existential thinking to address meaning and life purpose.
Imago relationship ideas inform how he talks about relationship patterns and communication, where relevant. Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. James holds BACP and NCPS credentials and follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework.
People come to him for help with stress, low self-esteem, trauma and relationship strain. He aims to be non-judgemental and approachable, helping each person find clearer ways to cope and move forward. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used to set up the first appointment and find a suitable time.
James lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | BACP, NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Working Online with Person‑centred and Mindful Approaches
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in the room. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what is heard and helps someone make sense of their feelings. This approach can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety and coping with life transitions.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting carried away by them. Practising these skills can reduce reactivity to stress and support clearer decision making in difficult moments. Psychodynamic ideas are also used to spot repeated patterns and understand how past experiences influence current feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time to fit the person's needs.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different situations. Video calls are close to face-to-face meetings, phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or require less bandwidth, and messaging works well for brief updates or when writing helps to process feelings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and other routines, while still working with registered or accredited professionals and experienced therapists.
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