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James Hodgeon, BACP, NCPS

James Hodgeon is a counsellor who works from a person-centred, humanistic stance.

About James

James Hodgeon is a counsellor who works from a person-centred, humanistic stance. He focuses on how people see themselves and what they need right now. James aims to help people build more coping skills and greater independence for current and future challenges.

He uses straightforward listening and empathy to help with problems like depression, anxiety, bereavement and life transitions. He believes change often begins when someone feels understood and not judged.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on the present and on the whole person rather than on labels. James brings 18 years of professional experience supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. He has worked across settings where people needed help talking about difficult life events that they could not easily share with family or friends.

His background includes graduate and postgraduate study at Leeds and Salford universities. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is also listed with NCPS. James takes part in monthly supervision and maintains professional indemnity arrangements and a DBS check.

Online formats include telephone and video sessions, alongside text-based options available through the service. Sessions are offered in English and delivered from the United Kingdom. People considering therapy are invited to discuss their immediate concerns and practical goals in an initial session.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	388377	March 2026
NCPS	NCS24-03885	September 2025

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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

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How person-centred and mindfulness work online

James often uses person-centred counselling which means the session focuses on how the person sees themselves and what matters to them right now. This approach involves open listening, reflecting back what the client says and helping them make their own decisions about change.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Mindfulness can be useful for managing anxiety, stress and difficult emotions by training attention and building steadier coping skills.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. James will work in a collaborative way to choose or combine approaches based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. The direction of therapy can change as those needs become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging suit quick check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and daily routines, while still allowing regular therapeutic contact.

Frequently asked

What concerns does James commonly work with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include addictions, trauma and relationship issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

James works in a person-centred way that prioritises listening and empathy. He also draws on existential, psychodynamic, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to tailor support.

What is his professional background?

He has 18 years of experience in mental health and emotional wellbeing and completed graduate and postgraduate training at Leeds and Salford universities.

Which credentials and location apply?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and of NCPS. He practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

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

What session formats are available online?

Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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