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James Harvey, NCPS

James Harvey is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About James

James Harvey is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. He works with adults who are trying to build confidence, cope with life changes, or understand how past experiences affect their present. James holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.

James aims to build a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through what matters to them. He starts by listening to each person’s story and their goals.

Background and approach

From there he works collaboratively to find simple, practical steps that fit day-to-day life. His day-to-day approach combines client-centred listening with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy. That means he pays attention to what someone is feeling and thinking, alongside trying out new ways of responding to stress and low mood.

He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and over time. James has five years of professional experience supporting people with depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of family and relationship issues. He also works with people facing challenges linked to ADHD, autism and adoption or foster care background.

Sessions can cover practical coping skills, relationship communication, managing cravings and addictive behaviour, and making sense of early life experiences. The focus is always on what the person wants to change and how to make that change manageable in everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS19-08462	August 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.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working James names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting back what they hear and helping build confidence to make changes. This approach suits people wanting a supportive space to talk through difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, addictive patterns and practical coping skills.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to recurring patterns that come from past relationships. It helps people notice how early experiences shape current reactions and relationships, which can be useful when someone wants deeper understanding of long-standing issues.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk about options, try things out, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients and the therapist decide together on goals and what methods to use.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when full interaction matters, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options help make regular contact easier around work and family life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does James work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career and parenting concerns, and ADHD.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. James combines client-centred listening with practical CBT tools and longer-view psychodynamic thinking.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

James holds the NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can people from other countries work with him?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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