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James Christelow, BACP

James Christelow is a counsellor who draws on a client-centred way of working.

About James

James Christelow is a counsellor who draws on a client-centred way of working. He offers a calm, respectful space for people to talk about anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns and related struggles. He presents as warm and approachable and aims to listen without judgement.

He uses an integrative background to adapt sessions to what each person needs. That can mean focusing on present problems with solution-focused steps or exploring feelings and patterns that keep repeating.

Background and approach

Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with stress, sleep and managing overwhelming emotion. James has five years of practice and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. His experience includes supporting people through loss, life changes, and issues connected to identity and intimacy.

He also works with concerns such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, anger and self-esteem. Additionally he offers support around long-term health challenges, body image, and sexual subcultures including BDSM and kink. He can talk through family of origin issues, infidelity, and the stresses of caring for someone at the end of life.

Sessions take place in English and are offered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging. People who try therapy with him can expect collaborative planning, practical options to try between sessions, and a focus on what matters most to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395690	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Life purpose
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working James names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-centred therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental listening style that helps people feel heard and understood. It focuses on your experience and what you want to change rather than the counsellor directing the conversation.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. These short exercises can be practised between sessions and are useful for anxiety, overwhelm and managing difficult emotions.

Psychodynamic ideas help uncover recurring patterns and early influences that shape current relationships and feelings. Talking through these themes can bring clarity about why certain problems return and open up new ways of responding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose methods that match your goals and preferences. That might mean trying a short solution-focused plan at first, then exploring deeper themes later if needed.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and messaging lets you write between appointments. These options increase flexibility and help people sustain therapy alongside work, family or health commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other areas include parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem and career worries.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He begins from a client-centred stance that prioritises listening and respect. He blends that with solution-focused and mindfulness techniques when helpful.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of practical experience supporting people with emotional and life issues. That work spans anxiety, loss, trauma and identity-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions delivered online?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what best suits their routines and communication style.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with the client’s location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.