BACP
James North, BACP
Therapist in the UK
James is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 6+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Relationship issues, Family conflicts
- Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
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About James
James North is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation. He focuses on practical support for people facing relationship strain, family tensions, grief and loss. He also helps with self-esteem, motivation, confidence and the everyday stresses that make life harder.
In sessions he aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they really feel. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the individual. The goal is to build clarity and small steps that feel doable in daily life.
James draws on approaches that help people understand patterns in their relationships and emotions. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioural strategies help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them.
He also integrates client-centred listening so the person sets the pace and priorities. Emotion-focused work is used when feelings need naming and being understood more deeply. This blend is aimed at tackling issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and intimacy concerns.
Practical problems such as sleep, eating, parenting strain, career pressure and coping with life changes are addressed with clear, concrete plans. James offers coaching-style tools when clients want goal-focused work alongside emotional support. He welcomes people from different backgrounds and accepts international clients who speak English.
Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit varied schedules. The first steps are to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a time that suits the client.
In sessions he aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they really feel. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the individual. The goal is to build clarity and small steps that feel doable in daily life.
James draws on approaches that help people understand patterns in their relationships and emotions. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioural strategies help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them.
He also integrates client-centred listening so the person sets the pace and priorities. Emotion-focused work is used when feelings need naming and being understood more deeply. This blend is aimed at tackling issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and intimacy concerns.
Practical problems such as sleep, eating, parenting strain, career pressure and coping with life changes are addressed with clear, concrete plans. James offers coaching-style tools when clients want goal-focused work alongside emotional support. He welcomes people from different backgrounds and accepts international clients who speak English.
Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit varied schedules. The first steps are to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a time that suits the client.
Areas of expertise
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesStress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse
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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy
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Also listed for
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personality
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Blended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How James' approaches work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions use this approach to identify recurring reactions in relationships and to try different ways of connecting and responding.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. In practice this means sessions are paced by the person and themes are explored as they feel relevant, which can suit people wanting a non-directive, empathic space.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Online CBT often uses short exercises between sessions to build practical change in areas like anxiety, sleep and confidence.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most useful, based on goals and preferences, and adjust the plan over time.
Online formats give flexibility for different days and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, live chat can suit quick reflections and text messaging supports ongoing, bite-sized contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while focusing on meaningful progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does James help with?
He supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, family tensions, grief, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression and addictions, among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and person-focused, combining listening with practical techniques to build small, achievable changes.
What background and experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How do costs and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.