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James McComas, BACP

James McComas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience.

About James

James McComas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He emphasises a practical, person-centred way of working and treats the person as the expert in their own story.

He aims to build a straightforward, collaborative relationship. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that feel manageable.

Background and approach

James listens for strengths and resources clients already have, then helps apply those strengths to real-life problems. In practice he offers gentle challenge alongside practical strategies. Conversations cover relationship patterns, communication problems and attachment concerns when these are relevant.

He also supports people facing issues such as substance use, dissociation, domestic violence effects, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment. James works with matters connected to family history and fatherhood, and with people navigating gender dysphoria or fertility worries. He explains things plainly and avoids jargon so clients can make steady progress at their own pace.

Therapy is offered through a range of online formats to fit different rhythms of life. James encourages people to take the first step and try a single session to see if his style feels like a good fit.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389309	April 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
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

James uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building new ways of coping. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real experience to reduce anxiety and low mood; it teaches practical skills for calmer thinking and clearer decision-making. Another approach attends to attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how past relationships shape current ones and practise different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try methods together and adjust as needed. This means treatment can change over time to fit what works best for each person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when a longer conversation is useful. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a calmer setup is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help therapy fit around work, family and busy days while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.

Frequently asked

What sort of problems can James help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with related concerns like attachment, abandonment and communication problems.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and practical. He listens for client strengths, sets clear goals and uses straightforward conversation with gentle challenge when needed.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of professional experience working with people on mental health and relationship issues. His work has included supporting those affected by trauma and substance use.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

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

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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