- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
About James
James Costigan is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. He works mainly with men who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction struggles and career or life-change questions. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, self-esteem and issues around identity and sexual expression.
James prefers straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on building self-awareness and naming the patterns that make life harder. He listens for what gets in the way of calmer day-to-day living and helps people practise ways of responding differently.
His background includes time in corporate settings, which informs work around professional pressure and performance-related stress. That experience helps him talk about workplace expectations and career crossroads in concrete terms. People often come with worries about work, separation, or feeling directionless after a big change.
In therapy he draws on client-centred methods to keep the person’s own priorities central. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot and adjust thinking and behaviour that fuel anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness-based ideas are introduced to help with grounding and staying present during stress.
Sessions move at a pace the person can manage. James aims to help people make small, practical shifts that reduce overwhelm and improve decision-making. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens and follows what matters most to the client, helping them name goals and decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Online sessions can use practical exercises and homework to test small changes between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention skills to the foreground, teaching simple grounding and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods together. This is a collaborative process where approaches are adjusted if they do not fit the person’s needs or daily routine.
The biography does not specify which online formats are provided, so confirm the exact session types before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or make it easier to include workday appointments. Discussing practical arrangements early ensures sessions can slot into everyday life and support steady progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions and life changes.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses client-centred conversations to pinpoint patterns, then applies CBT and mindfulness tools to try practical changes.
What is his experience background?
He has nine years of practice and draws on prior corporate experience when addressing workplace and performance pressures.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.