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James Sussex, BACP, NCPS

James Sussex is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience.

Stress, Anxiety
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About James

James Sussex is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. He uses straightforward language and a calm manner to help people feel heard and understood.

His approach draws on humanistic and psychodynamic ideas combined with structured techniques. That means sessions can include open conversation about difficult feelings alongside practical steps to try between meetings.

Background and approach

He offers both longer-term therapy and focused Single Session Therapy for people wanting short-term support. James has worked in senior clinical roles for national and international organisations. He also runs wellbeing and psychoeducational seminars for groups and organisations.

These experiences inform his work with individuals and help him tailor sessions to different needs. People can expect a collaborative style that balances warmth with clear feedback. James aims to help clients make sense of patterns in their life and try new ways of coping.

He helps with things like parenting stress, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, sleep problems, and issues around identity and attachment. Sessions are offered in English and James is registered with BACP and NCPS. He accepts international clients and runs video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	207817	December 2026
NCPS	NCPS225	February 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Ways of working James names

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Approaches that suit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action. It is useful for stress, anxiety and life changes because it encourages small, practical steps aligned with what matters to you.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows your lead, which can help when making sense of feelings about relationships, grief, or identity.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes specific exercises to try between sessions for issues like anxiety, low mood, sleep or anger.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your goals, preferences and needs and suggest options. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as you learn what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines. Video calls let you see facial cues and hold a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does he help with?

James supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, and major life changes. He also works with concerns such as addiction, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He combines compassionate, client-centred conversation with practical techniques from cognitive approaches and narrative work. Sessions mix talking through issues with steps to practise between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has ten years of clinical experience and has held senior roles in national and international organisations. He also delivers wellbeing seminars and training to groups.

Which credentials and location are listed?

James is registered with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are used for sessions?

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

How is cost handled?

Pricing varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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