Michael James, BACP
Michael James is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Michael
Michael James is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. He works in a straightforward, person-centred way and invites clients to notice what is happening in their lives. His approach aims to help people see unhelpful patterns and make small, practical changes that feel achievable.
He uses mindfulness as intentional awareness rather than a formal practice. This helps people spot repetitive thoughts and behaviours that keep them stuck.
Background and approach
Michael introduces brief, practical exercises alongside conversation so people can try new ways of responding between sessions. Trauma is treated as part of many people's current difficulties. He pays attention to how past hurts can shape present reactions and uses present-centred body awareness and reflective dialogue to reframe meaning.
Sessions are guided by what each person brings and how ready they feel to look at difficult memories or sensations. Michael draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based thinking to strengthen values and relationships. He encourages clients to name what matters to them and to take small steps towards those goals.
The pace is steady and collaborative, not rushed. With nearly three decades of experience and BACP accreditation, he blends practical tools with listening and reflection. People seeking help for stress, grief, addictions, intimacy issues or life transitions may find this approach useful.
International clients can access sessions in English and through a variety of online formats.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 107253 | 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 Michael works with
Everything Michael lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- 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
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- 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
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions. This can help people understand repeated relationship difficulties and build more supported ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael discusses options with each person and together they decide what to try, based on needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and aims to match techniques to what feels manageable for the client.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can fit into a busy day and text or chat suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options give flexibility for work, travel or differing energy levels and make it easier to keep a steady therapy routine.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Michael specialise in?
The practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred way that is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine reflective conversation with simple mindfulness and behavioural steps to try between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He has 28 years of clinical experience and has worked with individuals and couples across many life issues. His approach is informed by long experience with mindfulness and trauma-informed practice.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in his profile.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be seen in that language.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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