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James Yates, BACP

James Yates is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or life changes.

About James

James Yates is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or life changes. He introduces a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak frankly and begin to find their own direction. His approach is straightforward and focused on the person in front of him.

James works in a person-centred way that puts the client's experience first. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people name what matters to them.

Background and approach

He offers support for trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and mood difficulties such as depression. He also supports people dealing with anger, intimacy issues, career stress and the practical challenges of change. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment pain, body image, codependency, dissociation and difficulties linked to autism and Asperger syndrome.

ADHD and communication problems are also within his scope. James trained to the standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds the BACP credential. He has three years of clinical experience and works with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Work typically progresses at the client's pace. Early sessions clarify goals and priorities, and later work may focus on building self-trust, improving communication or processing painful memories. James aims to help people make steady, manageable changes that fit their life.

Sessions are offered in English and he works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. People can expect practical, down-to-earth support in sessions that concentrate on what helps them most right now.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400859	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
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Person-centred work and online access

James commonly uses person-centred counselling which focuses on offering empathy, genuine listening and acceptance. That approach helps people who feel unheard, overwhelmed or unsure about their identity to name what matters and make choices that fit them. He also supports trauma-related work by helping people tell their story at a pace they can tolerate. This approach concentrates on understanding the emotional impact of events and building coping resources rather than on techniques alone. Finding the right approach happens together. James will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and adapt the work as needs change. The process is collaborative and aims to match methods to each person's situation and pace. Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or for people who find writing easier than talking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. Registered or accredited professionals can provide meaningful, consistent help through these same online methods.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does James help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing grief, low self-esteem and career or life transitions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and reflection. Sessions aim to give people space to find their own answers and build self-trust.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with clients from different cultural backgrounds. That time has been spent using person-centred counselling with a variety of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the BACP credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

People can meet him by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.