About James
James Ingram offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. He speaks plainly and listens closely to help clients make sense of what they are facing. James aims to create a respectful space where people can be honest about identity, relationships and hard experiences.
He uses several conversational approaches to suit different needs. Sessions often centre on exploring attachment patterns, examining practical thoughts and behaviours, and looking at meaning and values.
How James works
James encourages people to set small, realistic steps so progress feels manageable and clear. James trained as an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor and holds BACP accreditation. He has four years of experience working with issues such as grief, depression, addictions, trauma, eating concerns and self‑esteem.
He also has experience supporting people affected by cancer and those navigating sexuality and gender questions. Work with him is collaborative. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps clients try out new ways of thinking or acting between sessions.
This can include simple exercises to practise at home or short experiments to test different responses. Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients. James provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging as ways to meet, so people can pick what fits their routine and comfort.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on therapist availability. James aims to make the first steps straightforward and easy to navigate.
James lists 5 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
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How James brings therapy online with practical approaches
James uses attachment‑based work to look at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current reactions. This approach helps clients understand why they feel anxious, avoidant or controlled in relationships and offers ways to try different responses.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT gives straightforward tools to test unhelpful thinking and develop new coping strategies for anxiety, low mood or impulsive behaviour.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. James will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences and choose methods that feel most helpful. He treats the process as a collaboration and adapts the plan as needs change.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow fuller interaction when that is helpful, while phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check‑in is needed. Live chat and text‑based messaging support people who prefer typing or want ongoing written check‑ins between appointments. These options offer flexibility for different routines and communication styles.
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