- Strengths focused
- Practical coping
- Open about neurodiversity
About James
James Harvey is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions and low self-esteem. He works with clients who are facing grief, parenting pressures, career shifts, or the practical challenges of ADHD and autism. He presents himself as someone who listens and helps people build on the strengths they already have.
James uses straightforward, everyday conversation in sessions. He invites people to tell their story and treats them as the expert on their own life. He aims to make the first steps less daunting and supports clients through practical problem solving and reflection.
With five years of professional experience, James draws on a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural tools and psychodynamic ideas. That blend allows him to focus on current patterns, skills for coping, and the background stories that shape feelings and relationships.
He also offers support around family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, fatherhood matters, and communication problems. James pays attention to how past experiences affect day-to-day life and relationships, helping people untangle guilt, shame and isolation.
James is registered with NCPS. Sessions are provided in English and he works with international clients. He encourages prospective clients to consider what they want from therapy and to take the Start Therapy step when ready.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist offers a non-judgemental space and helps people identify their own goals and strengths, which can help with self-esteem, parenting and family worries.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and routines. It is useful for anxiety, stress, addictions and coping with life changes through exercises and short-term skill work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss what feels most useful, try methods out, and adapt them to fit a person’s goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use cameras or phone calls as suits them. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the therapeutic aims.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
You can bring stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, or help with ADHD and related challenges.
What is James' approach to therapy?
He combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to balance practical skills with exploring underlying patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is registered with NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English for both UK-based and international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.