James French, BACP
James French is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About James
James French is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and stress. He creates a calm space where individuals can talk through hard moments and begin to find steady ground. He writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to make each session feel practical and understandable.
He uses a mix of talking therapies to match each person's needs. That might mean learning small, everyday skills to change unhelpful thoughts.
Background and approach
It can also mean exploring personal values and what matters most in life to guide decisions. James trained with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated BACP. He has three years of practice experience and works with people from different backgrounds.
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients. His work covers common concerns such as grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and parenting stress. He also supports people facing career changes, caregiver strain, and questions about identity and self-esteem.
James uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to suit each client. He describes therapy as a collaborative process, where practical steps and personal reflection sit together. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and fill a short matching questionnaire.
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging and scheduled according to therapist availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401429 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- 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 dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. James discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adapts methods as needed. The process is collaborative so clients help guide which techniques are used and when to try something different.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls are useful for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is lower, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging suits people who prefer written reflection. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What issues does James help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and career or parenting stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines practical skills with reflective conversation, using gentle, client-centred techniques alongside cognitive and values-based methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor with people facing common life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
James is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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