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James Ingram, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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James Ingram is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. He uses a straightforward, accepting style so clients can talk about what matters most. He approaches conversations with honesty and warmth to help people make sense of difficult experiences.

James draws on several therapeutic ideas to match what each person needs. He often focuses on how past relationships affect current feelings, what people value and want from life, and how thoughts influence moods and behaviour.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be collaborative, with practical steps and space to reflect. He has four years' experience and works with concerns such as depression, self-esteem, addictions, intimacy issues and trauma. His background also includes helping people cope with cancer-related problems, bereavement, body image and issues around sexuality and gender identity.

He has supported adults with physical disabilities, hearing impairments and neurodiversity. In sessions James aims to create a respectful environment where people can speak without judgment. He invites clients to explore their values, patterns and choices and to try small changes between sessions.

The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. People who choose him can expect a blend of talking, practical strategies and gentle reflection. The work is paced to each person's needs, focusing on realistic goals and ways to handle everyday pressures and difficult past events.

Approach and online options that fit your life

James often uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns; this can help when people feel stuck in repeating cycles or struggle with trust and closeness. He also draws on client-centred ideas, which focus on listening closely to what matters to the individual and helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used too, to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change mood or behaviour.

Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and agree what fits the person’s goals, values and day-to-day life. Plans are reviewed as therapy progresses so the mix of talking, reflection and strategies can change if needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are options for those who prefer writing or need more frequent brief contact. These formats make it easier to build therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity even when circumstances change.

What kinds of problems does James help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues and addictions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

James works in an open and collaborative way, combining talking, reflection and practical steps tailored to the person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, bereavement and cancer-related issues.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is listed with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats does he use?

He works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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James Ingram, BACP

Background and approach

Approach and online options that fit your life

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety