James Sussex, BACP, NCPS

James Sussex welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure about their next steps. He explains things simply and helps people untangle what matters most. James aims to make sessions direct but gentle so clients can focus on clear, practical change.

He uses a mix of humanistic and psychodynamic ideas combined with structured techniques. That means conversations that pay attention to your history and to what’s happening now. Sessions often include noticing patterns, trying small experiments, and finding values to guide choices.

James has ten years of experience in therapeutic roles across the UK and internationally. He has worked in senior clinical posts and runs wellbeing and educational seminars for organisations. His credentials include BACP and NCPS, which are listed as his professional registrations.

He helps people with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addiction, grief, and work-related burnout. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and immigration-related concerns.

Sessions can be shorter or longer term depending on what a person wants. James offers collaborative, down-to-earth conversations that aim to bring clarity and movement. The work starts with your story and builds practical steps from there.

How James uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life changes where someone wants clearer direction. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a non-judgemental space so clients can find their own solutions; it suits those who need support to process feelings and regain confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and small behaviour changes that can reduce anxiety and depression in practical ways.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James will discuss options and tailor methods to your goals, needs and preferences. The decision is collaborative and may change as you try things and notice what helps.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversational work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while still keeping the focus on real progress.