- Person-centred counselling
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About James
James Yates is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with adults who feel stuck after big life changes, and with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, intimacy problems and issues around identity and self-esteem.
He uses person-centred counselling as his main approach, which means sessions focus on the client's experience and what matters to them. Conversations aim to help people notice their own values and choices rather than follow expectations imposed by others. Sessions are straightforward and client-led, with the counsellor reflecting what is said and asking questions that clarify what the client wants to change.
James often supports people coping with trauma, abuse, anger and the fallout from separation or divorce. He also works with those facing career uncertainty, ADHD-related challenges, and difficulties tied to attachment, abandonment or communication problems. He offers help with body image, codependency, and issues connected to fatherhood and masculinity.
Practical work in sessions can include talking through recent events, untangling recurring patterns, and testing small changes to daily routines. He aims to help people build self-trust and clearer decisions about relationships, work and identity. The focus is on what the client can try next, not on labels or guarantees.
Sessions are conducted in English and James accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm the current session formats offered and the subscription details that apply in their location.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Person-centred counselling focuses on the client's own experience. The counsellor listens without steering, reflects what is said, and helps the client clarify values and next steps. This approach supports people facing identity questions, relationship concerns, or uncertainty after life changes.Work that addresses trauma and abuse often uses careful pacing and attention to safety. In practice this means sessions move at a pace the client can manage, grounding discussions in present-day worries and practical coping strategies rather than reliving events in full detail. This can be helpful for people managing anxiety, anger or difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client test what feels helpful and adapt methods to their goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are made together, based on what the client needs and wants to try next.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people in different locations to work with registered or accredited professionals and to continue sessions when life circumstances change.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and career or life-change difficulties.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses person-centred counselling that keeps the conversation focused on the client's experience and priorities, helping people notice patterns and consider small practical changes.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of practice as a counsellor working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; 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.
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