- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety focus
About James
James Henderson is a BACP counsellor with five years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia. He offers one-to-one therapeutic support for those struggling to manage everyday pressures.
James uses a psychodynamic approach that focuses on understanding how past experiences and relationships affect present thoughts and feelings. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people spot patterns that keep causing distress. He explains ideas plainly and helps clients connect those ideas to everyday decisions.
He can work with both shorter-term concerns and longer standing difficulties, including obsessive or compulsive behaviours, feelings of isolation, guilt and shame, and reactions to loss or major life transitions. He also supports people dealing with ageing or geriatric issues and complex trauma responses such as dissociation and post-traumatic stress.
James describes the therapy space as one where people can talk through difficult memories, anxieties about social situations, intrusive thoughts, and struggles with self-worth. He helps clients consider how control issues or deep-seated worries shape behaviour, and how small, practical changes can be introduced over time.
His practice accepts international clients and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the site.
How psychodynamic work and online sessions connect
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past relationships and early experiences shape current feelings and reactions. It often focuses on recurring patterns, such as repeated difficulties in social situations or persistent worry, and helps bring those patterns into clearer view so people can make different choices.Conversations in a psychodynamic style tend to be reflective and ongoing. The therapist will listen for themes in how a person talks about themselves and their relationships, and use that to open up practical ways to understand present-day struggles such as anxiety, grief or intrusive thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together decide whether to continue with psychodynamic work, try shorter focused work, or combine methods. This is a collaborative process that changes as needs and aims become clearer.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and recommend the session rhythm that best fits everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at past experiences and relationships to understand current patterns of thinking and feeling.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How does the cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.