- Anxiety and depression
- Acceptance and commitment
- CBT and attachment
About James
James French is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships or health. Common concerns he sees include anxiety, depression, stress, life changes and questions about purpose. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
James draws on several well-known therapies to make sessions practical. He uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters most and commit to small steps. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that keep someone stuck. Client-centred listening is part of how he builds sessions; the person sets the pace and topics.
In a typical meeting he listens first, and then suggests short exercises or reflections to try between sessions. He will help break big problems into small, manageable actions. This can include looking at work direction, relationship patterns, sleep and eating habits, or coping after loss.
James is used to helping people with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD and issues around intimacy and parenting. He also offers support for career questions, grief and managing chronic illness or caregiver stress. He frames therapy around what the client wants to change.
To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps to book an initial session and discuss goals. The counsellor and client agree practical next steps and review progress as they go.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online sessions focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and practise small, values-based actions between meetings. It is useful for those facing life changes, aimlessness or ongoing anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers concrete exercises to try week to week, which can suit issues such as depression, sleep difficulties and unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relational patterns and how early connections shape current relationships and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That choice is reviewed regularly and adjusted according to what helps most. The process is collaborative rather than fixed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a working day, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when a full session is not needed. They also let people use audio-only options if camera use is difficult, or arrange appointments around caregiving and health commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does James help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and life change issues, and a range of related concerns such as ADHD, addictions and intimacy problems.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
Sessions combine listening with practical tools from acceptance and commitment and cognitive behavioural approaches to set small, manageable steps towards clearer direction.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of practice working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the site's matching steps, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.