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James Young, BACP

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

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James Young uses a person-focused approach to help people make sense of difficult feelings. He combines that with practical techniques and body-aware work. This mix aims to help people feel steadier and find ways forward.

James is identified by his BACP credential and practises from the United Kingdom. He focuses on common and painful concerns such as stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports people dealing with relationship or family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

Parenting pressures, career challenges and coping with life changes are part of his day-to-day work. James draws on Client-Centred Therapy to build a trusting space where people can speak openly. He uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, realistic goals and track progress.

Somatic Therapy techniques help clients notice how feelings show up in the body and learn simple ways to regulate them. His practice also addresses specific issues such as ADHD, panic attacks, addiction, attachment and abandonment concerns, dissociation, shame and guilt. He works with men’s issues, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness.

Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what matters and try practical steps between appointments. The focus is on clarity, small changes and skills that can be used day to day. James brings four years of professional experience to his work and sees clients from across the UK and beyond.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the pace and topics. Online sessions keep that focus, allowing people to talk freely while the counsellor reflects and helps clarify feelings and priorities.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and practical changes. In an online setting this might mean setting short tasks between sessions or tracking simple goals over video or text to notice progress more quickly.

Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and movement as part of emotional work. Even through video or phone calls, clients are guided to notice tension, breathing or grounding exercises they can practise during and after sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person's needs, goals and preferences. That can involve trying different techniques and checking in about what feels helpful.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit those with less bandwidth or a need for a shorter check-in, and live chat or text messaging can be used for ongoing support between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals have used these formats to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily life.

What concerns does James commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety and depression and with relationship and family difficulties. His work also covers trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger and intimacy-related issues.

Which therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?

He combines Client-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Somatic Therapy. That means conversations focused on the person, practical goal-setting and attention to how feelings show up in the body.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor. That experience covers a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

James holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.

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

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

What session formats are offered?

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

How is cost handled for sessions?

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 James?

Start by selecting 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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James Young, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety