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James Henderson, BACP

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

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

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James Henderson helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He presents a calm, respectful way of working and aims to make sessions easy to follow. James uses a psychodynamic approach and tailors conversations to each person’s needs.

He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom. James offers short-term or longer-term work depending on what someone needs. He focuses on how past experiences and relationships influence present feelings and behaviour.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to increase awareness of patterns that cause distress so people can make clearer choices in day-to-day life. In practical terms James listens closely, asks straightforward questions, and helps people notice habits that hold them back. He uses reflective dialogue rather than quick fixes, so progress often comes through understanding as much as symptom change.

Sessions are adapted to an individual’s pace and readiness. James also works with issues such as loneliness, guilt and shame, life purpose, obsessions and compulsions, dissociation, paranoia, and ageing-related concerns. He can help people think through control issues, forgiveness, and feelings tied to post-traumatic stress.

People can expect a warm, non-judgemental tone and a collaborative attitude. James invites clients to set goals and to review progress together. He supports international clients and offers several online and phone-based session formats to suit different needs.

Psychodynamic approaches and online therapy

Psychodynamic therapy centres on understanding how past experiences and relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. It often involves looking at recurring patterns, early attachments and unconscious drivers so people can gain clearer choices in how they act and respond. This approach can help with long-standing anxiety, grief, trauma-related responses and difficulties with self-worth.

James uses a reflective, conversational form of psychodynamic work that encourages people to notice patterns and links between past and present. He aims to make this a collaborative process, discussing goals and checking in about what is most helpful. Together they decide whether short-term focus or longer-term exploration will best match the person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible. Video calls are useful when visual cues help the conversation, phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the therapeutic focus.

What kinds of problems does James help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as loneliness, guilt and shame, obsessions and compulsions, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a reflective, conversational way that focuses on understanding patterns. The style is calm, respectful and tailored to each person rather than rushed or prescriptive.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings and uses psychodynamic therapy as his main approach.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How do costs and subscriptions work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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James Henderson, BACP

Background and approach

Psychodynamic approaches and online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety