About James
James Yates offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or changes in their relationships. He focuses on helping people find their own voice and build confidence, using a warm, person-centred approach. Sessions aim to make space for honest conversation and clearer thinking about next steps.
James draws on three years of experience as a BACP counsellor. He uses person-centred methods that let clients set the pace and focus of sessions.
How James works
That means listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and supporting them to try new ways of coping. He has worked with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, anger, and life changes.
He also supports people dealing with ADHD, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, communication and commitment problems, and difficulties related to separation and domestic violence. Practically, sessions are conversational and grounded. James helps people name what is happening, notice patterns, and test small changes.
He aims for clear, realistic goals rather than complex jargon or lengthy plans. Sessions are available in English and can be arranged for people living in the United Kingdom and internationally. James works online through video, phone, live chat and text messaging, and the service runs on a cancellable subscription model.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online counselling
Person-centred counselling focuses on the person's experience in the here and now. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects what the client says, helping them discover their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, identity concerns, grief and relationship worries.Evidence-based techniques are also drawn on to help with stress, anxiety and trauma symptoms. These involve practical strategies to manage strong emotions, reduce avoidance and practise small, steady changes between sessions. Such techniques aim to make everyday life feel more manageable and predictable.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client explore goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. They adjust methods over time so the approach fits the person's needs rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions via video call let people see and hear each other, which supports deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions reduce bandwidth and can be easier for a shorter check-in or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging offer more flexible, ongoing contact and can suit people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and different time zones while working with registered or accredited professionals.
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