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Michael James, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Michael James welcomes people who are feeling stuck, anxious, grieving, or overwhelmed by change. He specialises in helping people manage stress, relationship strains, addiction concerns, low self-esteem and mood difficulties. Michael works with a wide range of life problems and aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.

He has 28 years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Michael offers a calm, person-centred way of working where the client's concerns set the pace.

Background and approach

He describes mindfulness simply as intentional awareness and uses it as a practical tool to notice unhelpful patterns. Therapy sessions focus on noticing thoughts and behaviours, then finding small, realistic ways to change them. Michael draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals.

He also uses attachment-based thinking to untangle how early relationships affect current feelings and behaviour. He describes the work as collaborative. Clients can expect reflective dialogue and straightforward exercises that fit daily life.

Therapy may include short practices of awareness alongside conversation to make ideas easier to use between sessions. Michael accepts people from the United Kingdom and internationally, and he offers sessions in English. He works via video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging to make therapy flexible for different schedules and needs.

How Michael’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, then take small steps toward what matters to them. This can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current emotions and reactions, helping people understand and change how they relate to others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael discusses goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and together they decide which methods to try. Sessions are collaborative and can blend approaches if that fits the client’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see one another and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, journalling between sessions or ongoing coaching-style contact. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and day-to-day life, while keeping the focus on making steady progress.
What kinds of concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and a wide range of other life difficulties.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions are person-centred and collaborative, using intentional awareness and reflective dialogue. Techniques from acceptance and commitment and attachment-based approaches are often woven into the work.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has 28 years of therapeutic experience working with individuals and couples on diverse concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Michael accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
28 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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