James North, BACP
James North is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
About James
James North is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has six years of professional experience helping people who feel stuck, upset, or unsure how to move forward. James writes plainly and meets clients where they are, aiming to make the first step feel manageable.
James focuses on relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, and problems with self-esteem and motivation.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, addiction and trauma. Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on what the person wants to change next. In the room he keeps things straightforward.
The style is warm and non-judgemental, giving space for people to talk through painful memories and daily struggles. He works collaboratively to set goals and try small, realistic steps between sessions. James draws on several approaches to suit different needs, including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural methods and client-centred listening.
He describes therapy as a joint process where the person’s experience guides the pace and focus. People often seek him out for life transitions, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, or help managing anger and compassion fatigue. He also lists support for more specific concerns such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and feelings of emptiness.
His language is plain and direct to help worried parents decide if this approach feels right.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401146 | May 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working James names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early bonds affect adult relationships and feelings. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build more trusting connections over time. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical ways to change thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety, low mood or unhelpful routines. It is often used for stress, sleep and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences, and together they will choose which methods to try. That collaborative planning means the work can change as goals or circumstances shift.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and time permit, phone sessions need less data and can fit a work break, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around busy lives and varying routines.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can James help with?
He works with relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, motivation, anxiety, stress, depression and addiction, plus trauma and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
James uses a warm, conversational and non-judgemental style. Sessions focus on practical steps and on what the person wants to change next.
How much experience does he have?
James has six years of professional counselling experience working with a variety of emotional and practical problems.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with clients internationally.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.