Dr. Lara James, NCPS
Dr. Lara James is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She works with those coping with relationship problems, grief,
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Lara
Dr. Lara James is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She works with those coping with relationship problems, grief, addictions and major life changes.
She also helps with self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues linked to trauma and abuse. She holds NCPS, which indicates membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Dr James uses an integrative, person-centred style that keeps the client’s experience at the centre of sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and down-to-earth. Creative options are available when talking alone does not feel enough. Her way of working combines humanistic listening with ideas drawn from psychodynamic and cognitive approaches.
That mix can help people understand past patterns and develop new coping strategies. Sessions often focus on small, manageable steps rather than overwhelming change. Dr James mentions experience with neurodivergence and high-functioning autism alongside trauma-related concerns.
She also supports people dealing with workplace difficulties, stalking, and the emotional aftermath of crime. The aim is to create steady progress while respecting each person’s pace. Therapy is offered through online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.
The approach is adaptable so sessions can match a client’s needs and life rhythms. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS23-03884 | October 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 Lara works with
Everything Lara lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- 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-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Elements from cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and offer practical strategies to change them. These techniques are useful for tackling anxiety, low mood and sleep problems by teaching step-by-step skills. Psychodynamic ideas help identify patterns that repeat across relationships and life choices, which can be useful when someone wants to understand why they react a certain way.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in early sessions and adapt as needed. This helps find what works best for the person rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or need more flexible timing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other daily commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. Relationship issues, grief, addictions and work-related problems are also within her practice.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and integrative. She listens without judgement and blends talking with practical exercises and creative options when useful.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience and works in an integrative way that draws on several therapeutic ideas to match a client’s needs.
What credentials and region are listed?
The profile shows NCPS, which denotes membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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