- Person-centred counselling
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship concerns
About James
James Yates is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief and related concerns including intimacy and anger.
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and helping people find their own voice. Sessions are built around the individual's experience rather than a strict set of techniques. James aims to help people notice the patterns that feel limiting and to try different ways of responding to them.
In practical terms he talks through recent difficulties, explores feelings about past events, and gently challenges habits that get in the way of change. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues when these are relevant, and he can support people dealing with autism and Asperger syndrome related challenges.
James also works with concerns around career, fatherhood, body image, codependency, communication and commitment issues. He can assist with coping strategies for life changes and with managing anger and dissociation when these arise.
He sees international clients and offers sessions in English. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to use the site booking flow, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Person-centred counselling emphasises listening and reflecting what the client says. The counsellor focuses on the person's experience, helping them articulate feelings and find their own solutions, which can help with social anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.Work that looks at attachment and abandonment themes pays attention to patterns in how people relate to others. This approach helps when past relationships shape current fears about connection or rejection. It can be useful for addressing intimacy-related issues and repeated relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what seems to help, try different ways of working, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences rather than insisting on a single method.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into everyday life by removing travel and allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also allow people to join from different countries, which is relevant since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical options when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and related concerns such as self-esteem and anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practises person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and helping people find their own perspective rather than imposing techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical practice working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.