James French, BACP
James French offers straightforward, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes.
About James
James French offers straightforward, calm support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or big life changes. He introduces easy-to-follow ways to manage low mood, relationship strain, sleep or eating difficulties, and problems with self-esteem. James names practical steps and listens without judgement so people can try things that fit their life.
He works from several well-established approaches and keeps sessions focused on what the person needs now. That could mean learning new ways to respond to upsetting thoughts, noticing values and small steps that matter, or exploring how early attachment has shaped current relationships.
Background and approach
He explains options clearly and helps people choose what makes sense. James has three years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers a calm, conversational style rather than technical explanations.
Sessions aim to be simple and useful from the first meeting. People can use a mix of phone, video, live chat or text-based messaging to suit their schedule and comfort. He also supports people dealing with losses, trauma, addiction concerns, attention difficulties, and workplace compassion fatigue.
Sessions are carried out in English and are available to people based in the United Kingdom and internationally. James encourages small, practical steps and works collaboratively to adjust approaches as needs change.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401429 | 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- 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
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- 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
- 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 dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working James names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can find their own solutions; it is helpful for building self-esteem and working through emotional upset. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to reduce distress and improve sleep, mood and daily routines.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which approaches might help. The plan is adjusted together as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief support between sessions, or who want to reflect before replying. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on clear, usable tools.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
James helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and related challenges.
What is the general therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on what the person can try between meetings. James draws on approaches that teach new ways of responding to thoughts and feelings and that explore personal values and relationships.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
James has three years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and James accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
People can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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