James Yates, BACP
James Yates is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About James
James Yates is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He uses a warm, person-centred style to help clients feel heard and understood. His approach aims to restore self-trust and build practical coping skills for daily life.
James keeps sessions simple and direct. He listens to what matters to each person and works at their pace. Conversations tend to focus on understanding patterns, naming feelings, and finding ways to make small changes that feel manageable.
Background and approach
With three years of experience, James has supported people through grief, trauma and major life changes. He also works with concerns such as low self-esteem, anger, intimacy difficulties and career stress. His practice includes additional focus areas like attachment wounds, body image and codependency.
James is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
People who come to James often want a respectful space to explore who they are and what gets in the way of living as themselves. He aims to help clients notice patterns, try new ways of relating, and build resilience so they can manage life changes more clearly.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400859 | August 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
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
He also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address patterns that keep people stuck. These techniques involve identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, practising new responses, and developing coping strategies for anxiety, anger and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. James will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods as therapy progresses. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the individual.
Online therapy with James is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper exploration, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, reflective writing and flexible contact between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does James work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, plus trauma, grief and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is person-centred and conversational, focusing on listening, validating feelings and helping clients make small, practical changes.
What is his background and experience?
James has three years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including trauma, bereavement and intimacy-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
James offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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