James North, BACP
James North is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) credential and six years of experience.
About James
James North is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) credential and six years of experience. He helps people who are facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, work stress, anxiety, or problems with addiction. He aims to make the first steps feel less daunting and to be a steady presence during change.
He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, using clear, practical ways to manage day-to-day pressures. James encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels realistic. His approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns.
He also uses trauma-focused techniques when past hurt is getting in the way of present life. Cognitive behavioural methods are used to help spot and change unhelpful thinking and routines. James works collaboratively, matching methods to each person’s goals and preferences rather than applying one fixed plan.
He pays attention to emotional safety and pacing, and checks in frequently so the pace suits the client. People come to him for help with parenting strain, grief and loss, relationship communication, mood problems, eating and sleeping issues, and coping with life transitions. He also offers support where attention differences, burnout or compassion fatigue are factors.
If someone prefers online work, James offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. He supports international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401146 | May 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working James names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How James uses therapeutic approaches online
James draws on trauma-focused work to help people who are affected by past hurt. That approach aims to reduce distress from traumatic memories and teaches ways to manage intense reactions so daily life feels more manageable.He also uses attachment-based work to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This helps people spot repeated behaviours and try different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build practical coping strategies. These methods often suit challenges like anxiety, low mood, sleeping problems, and difficulties with motivation.
Finding the right mix is a joint task. James will discuss options and adjust methods to match a person's goals, values and pace. He checks in about what is or isn't helpful and changes direction when needed so the work stays relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work through emotional material. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief reflections, tracking progress between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable than talking.
Registered professionals, including therapists, use these formats to make therapy fit around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
James supports people with relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating or sleeping problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a warm, non-judgemental way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with tools to manage thoughts, feelings and everyday routines.
What relevant experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with people on relationship problems, family conflict, grief, motivation and confidence.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing different ways to connect.
How are costs handled?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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