James Costigan, BACP
James Costigan is a counsellor with nine years' experience who offers straightforward, calm support for people facing stress, anxiety and relationship strain.
About James
James Costigan is a counsellor with nine years' experience who offers straightforward, calm support for people facing stress, anxiety and relationship strain. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. James aims to create a gentle space where clients can slow down and make sense of what feels overwhelming.
James focuses on helping people build self-awareness and understand their emotions. He listens without rushing and helps clients spot patterns that keep them stuck.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a pace that suits each person, with practical steps to try between meetings. People come to him with a range of concerns including depression, addiction issues such as drug, alcohol or problematic porn use, low self-esteem and career pressures. He also supports those dealing with intimacy-related worries, anger, and the confusion that follows separation or big life changes.
James draws on client-centred ways of working alongside cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to help clients manage difficult thoughts, try new behaviours and learn grounding techniques for moments of high stress. His experience includes time in corporate settings, which he uses to relate to workplace performance stress and career questions.
Sessions may include talking through difficult decisions, practising new communication styles or planning steps to reduce harmful coping habits. James sees clients in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385914 | July 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working James names
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Therapeutic approaches for online support
James uses client-centred work to create a respectful, listening space where clients feel heard and can make sense of their experience. This approach focuses on understanding your perspective and building trust so you can explore what matters most.He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and practical behaviours to test in daily life. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, addictive behaviours and relationship worries because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Mindfulness practices are brought in to help with stress and racing thoughts. These are simple grounding exercises and attention skills that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during difficult moments.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. James will talk with each client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well when you want face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does James work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related issues, as well as career pressures and self-esteem problems.
What is his therapy style like?
James uses a warm, listening approach that moves at your pace and blends client-centred listening with practical CBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of practice and draws on experience from corporate settings to relate to workplace and performance concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
James is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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