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James Harvey, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

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James Harvey offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or low self‑esteem. He introduces straightforward ways to cope with depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges and life transitions. James uses respect and curiosity to help people make sense of difficult feelings and find steps forward.

He holds an NCPS credential and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally in English. James believes the person in the room knows their story best.

Background and approach

He listens without judgement and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. From there he works together with each person to set small, manageable goals they can use between sessions. His approach draws on client‑centred ideas to build trust, cognitive behavioural tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic thinking to look at how past experiences shape present reactions.

Sessions are practical and conversational rather than full of technical language. James has five years of professional experience and a focus on a wide range of concerns. These include ADHD, autism and issues that can follow adoption or foster care.

He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, trauma and work or career stress. People who choose James often want clear steps and a calm space to review choices. He offers video, phone, live chat and text‑based messaging so people can pick the format that fits their life.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How James uses talking therapies online

James draws on client‑centred work to prioritise the person's experience and build a trusting relationship. This approach focuses on listening closely and helping people clarify what matters to them, which can aid work on self‑esteem, relationship concerns and parenting strain.

He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT offers practical strategies such as noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours, which helps with anxiety, depression and coping with addiction or ADHD challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will choose methods that feel workable. That collaborative planning means sessions adapt over time as needs change.

Online sessions come in several formats: video calls for in‑depth conversation, phone sessions for lower bandwidth or hands‑free meetings, live chat for quicker check‑ins, and text‑based messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life and let people pick what helps them engage most effectively.

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

James works with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also supports people facing relationship, parenting, career and life‑transition difficulties.

What style of therapy does he use?

He blends client‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps you can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

James has five years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds NCPS as a listed credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and are provided in English.

What session formats are available?

James offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also listed

ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Career difficulties
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with life changes
Depression
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family conflicts
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Parenting issues
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self esteem
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Trauma and abuse
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting James

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James Harvey, NCPS

Background and approach

How James uses talking therapies online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety