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Dr. Lara James, NCPS

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About Lara

Dr. Lara James is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also supports clients facing relationship strain, grief, addiction and difficulties with self-esteem.

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth and aimed at people who want clear steps to feel steadier day to day. She holds the Professional Diploma in Psychology for Counselling (Prof. Dip.

Psy. C.) and is listed with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.

Background and approach

Dr James has three years of clinical practice working with a wide range of concerns. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through painful events and ongoing struggles. Her counselling is integrative, which means she works mainly from a person-centred or humanistic stance and brings in ideas from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural approaches when useful.

Sessions may include creative activities as well as talking, so the work can feel flexible rather than purely conversational. This can help when memories or feelings are hard to put into words. Dr James often supports people with the effects of abuse, traumatic events and the impact of crime, alongside issues linked to neurodivergence such as high-functioning autism.

She also addresses concerns like sleep and eating problems, intimacy issues, career stress and parenting strain. People who prefer a collaborative, practical style of counselling may find her approach helpful. She encourages clients to set clear goals and to try strategies between sessions so progress is easier to notice.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS23-03884	October 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 Lara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

How therapeutic approaches work online

Dr James commonly draws on person-centred work, which focuses on listening, understanding and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building trust and for people who want a steady, respectful space to make sense of difficult feelings.

She also uses cognitive-behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments that can reduce anxiety or low mood. These techniques are helpful when someone wants concrete steps to change how they think and behave. When needed, psychodynamic ideas may be used to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and adapt methods to fit each person's needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. Clients shape the direction of therapy and review progress together with the counsellor.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video gives face-to-face interaction, phone needs less bandwidth and can be easier when a screen is not wanted, and messaging is useful for short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family life and mobility needs while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor address?

Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy.

How would you describe the counselling style?

The approach is integrative and person-centred, with practical suggestions and occasional creative activities alongside talking.

What is Dr James's professional background?

She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology for Counselling and has three years of clinical practice supporting a wide range of client concerns.

Where is the counsellor based and how is registration shown?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Work takes place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

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 this counsellor?

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