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James Leverington, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

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James Leverington is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and issues related to ADHD and identity within LGBT contexts.

He aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings. Sessions are intended to help people feel heard and understood while exploring practical steps forward.

Background and approach

James encourages small, manageable changes rather than overwhelming goals. In his work he addresses a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, and difficulties with communication or codependency. He also helps people facing body image worries, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of trauma or disaster.

This breadth allows him to tailor conversations to the problem a person brings. James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and to introduce strategies that people can use between sessions. He works collaboratively to build coping tools for anxiety, anger and addictive behaviours, and to help with processing grief and loss.

The focus is on practical ways to manage day-to-day life. People who choose to work with James typically value a straightforward, supportive approach. He helps clients identify what matters most to them and sets realistic steps towards those aims.

The first meeting is often used to agree goals and plan the next steps together.

How evidence-based approaches work online

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure conversations and introduce practical strategies. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Trauma-focused methods offer ways to process difficult memories and manage distressing emotions in smaller, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms and preferences, and together they will choose which techniques to try first. That shared planning helps make sessions feel relevant and responsive to what the person needs.

Online therapy with James is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational pacing, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing support between calls, or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work and daily life.
What concerns does James commonly help with?
Areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus addictions and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach that focuses on listening and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
James has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
James works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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