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James Maynard, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

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James Maynard is a counsellor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling after trauma or abuse, coping with grief, or dealing with low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing relationship and family pressures and those navigating LGBT issues. Sessions are offered in English and he works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally.

He blends ideas from cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to suit each person.

Background and approach

That means conversations can include looking at unhelpful thoughts, understanding past patterns, and focusing on what matters to someone now. James keeps things simple and practical, so sessions usually focus on what feels most urgent to the person in front of him. Clients can expect a calm, respectful manner and a focus on listening first.

He aims to create space where people can talk about painful things at their own pace and begin to try new ways of coping. James uses straightforward language rather than clinical terms, and works collaboratively on goals that matter to the client.

With three years of counselling experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he brings a clear, caring approach. He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button on the site, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then arranging sessions based on the therapist's availability. The subscription system used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches and online therapy that suit your life

James draws on cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic ideas and explains each in simple terms. Cognitive work looks at thoughts that make stress and anxiety worse and helps people try different ways of thinking and coping. Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to patterns that come from past experiences and help people understand why they repeat certain responses. Humanistic elements focus on what matters now and on building a clearer sense of self and confidence.

Finding the right blend is a joint process. James will talk with a client about their goals, try approaches that match their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The aim is to find what feels most useful rather than imposing one fixed method.

Online therapy with him uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling flexible. Video calls are good when visual cues help the conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging can fit around busy days. These options make it easier to attend sessions from work, home or while travelling, and help people keep therapy consistent even with a changing schedule.

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship strain, family pressures and parenting challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes a calm, listening-first approach and keeps conversations practical and easy to follow. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent and on small steps a person can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of counselling experience working with the listed concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.

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.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Also listed

Depression
Family conflicts
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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James Maynard, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches and online therapy that suit your life

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety