- Person-centred counsellor
- Supports work wellbeing
- Speaks English
About James
James Yates is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. He works with people dealing with loss, trauma, anger and career strain, and supports those managing life changes and ADHD. James emphasises a direct, accepting way of working so people can find their voice again.
He offers a person-centred approach that puts the client’s experience at the heart of each session. That means listening closely, reflecting what’s said, and encouraging people to make choices that feel right for them. Sessions aim to help people build self-trust and clearer personal boundaries over time.
James has three years of professional experience and holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He sees clients from a range of cultural backgrounds and pays attention to how identity and social expectations shape wellbeing.
Work in sessions focuses on practical change as well as understanding. People can expect to look at patterns in relationships, responses to stress, and strategies for coping with grief, trauma or anger. James also supports people exploring sexuality, masculinity, fatherhood issues and concerns around intimacy.
He accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to James’s availability.
How person-centred work adapts to online therapy
James follows person-centred principles, which means sessions emphasise being heard, understood and respected. In practice this looks like the counsellor listening closely, reflecting what you say and helping you identify choices that feel right. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support work on trauma, grief and anger. These techniques focus on helping people recognise patterns in their thoughts and behaviours and practice new ways of responding. They are useful when clients want clearer coping strategies and steadier emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean adapting person-centred listening with practical exercises or structured techniques over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Generally, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can use online sessions to keep therapy accessible while tailoring the pace to each person.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, plus trauma, grief and anger.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach, focusing on listening, reflection and encouraging personal choice.
What experience does he bring?
James has three years of professional experience working with people from varied cultural backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.