About James
James Young uses a client-focused approach that places the person at the centre of therapy. He combines talking and body-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. James works in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.
He holds a BACP credential and has four years of practice experience. He aims to make sessions straightforward and grounded. Conversations start with what matters most right now.
Practical steps and short-term goals are used alongside attention to bodily sensations.
How James works
This can help with panic, anger, overwhelm and coping with life changes. James supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, family difficulties, parenting strain and career stress. He also addresses issues such as grief, addiction, dissociation and feelings of emptiness.
He talks through communication problems, attachment and abandonment worries in plain language. When trauma or abuse is part of the story, James draws on trauma-focused and somatic methods to slow things down and work with the body’s reactions. Solution-focused techniques are used to spot small changes that make daily life easier.
Sessions balance practical problem-solving with slower, body-aware work. Online and phone formats are available, including video calls, live chat and text-based messaging. International clients are accepted.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule. James aims to create a steady working relationship that blends short-term goals with deeper exploration. He keeps language simple and uses techniques people can practice between sessions.
The focus is on small, achievable steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
James lists 4 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
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace 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 therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. In online sessions this means the therapist listens and reflects, helping the client name what matters and set manageable targets. It is useful for low mood, self-esteem and relationship worries.Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and gentle movement alongside talking. Online somatic work can include guided breath awareness and noticing physical responses to stress, which helps with trauma reactions, panic and anxiety symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs and preferences. That might mean starting with practical solution-focused steps, then adding somatic or trauma-focused techniques as trust grows.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days, and live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, family and travel schedules while keeping continuity of care.
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A practical next step
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