James Powell, NCPS
James Powell is a counsellor who focuses on common and painful difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns.
About James
James Powell is a counsellor who focuses on common and painful difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. He offers calm, straightforward support for people coping with addictions, trauma, grief and self-esteem problems. He also helps with career strain, parenting pressures and sleep or eating worries.
He brings eight years of practice in the United Kingdom and uses a warm, respectful style. He avoids labels and treats people with sensitivity and compassion.
Background and approach
Sessions are interactive and tailored to each person's needs rather than following a single script. James draws on several approaches to shape therapy. He uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
He works with attachment-focused ideas to understand how past relationships affect current ones. He also uses client-centred principles to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the person in front of him. In sessions he aims for practical, manageable steps alongside deeper reflection.
That might mean learning breathing or grounding strategies, trying new ways of relating, or planning small behaviour changes to improve sleep and mood. He adapts the pace to what the person can manage. James supports people from many backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT, and people dealing with chronic health challenges or caregiving strain.
He accepts international clients and offers a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step sets the first appointment, after which he works collaboratively on next steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS15-02461 | February 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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- 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
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods best fit each person’s goals and circumstances, and may blend approaches as needs change. Sessions start with simple conversations to agree aims and pace so people feel involved in shaping the work.
Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or being on camera is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people access support across different time zones and life situations, and they can be mixed to suit changing needs.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can James help with?
He supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, as well as issues like addiction, trauma, grief and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is inclusive, interactive and respectful. He focuses on practical steps and conversations that respond to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
James has eight years of experience working as a psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I see him and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different situations.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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