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James Yates, BACP

James Yates offers a straightforward, non-judgemental place to talk when life feels heavy.

About James

James Yates offers a straightforward, non-judgemental place to talk when life feels heavy. He writes in a calm, direct way and focuses on helping people reconnect with their own voice. He aims to make sessions feel manageable and clear for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

He uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's experience at the centre of each session. That means listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping people notice patterns in their feelings and choices.

Background and approach

James encourages small, realistic steps so change feels possible rather than overwhelming. His work covers stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with anger, career decisions, major life changes and ADHD-related concerns.

Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems and issues around commitment and codependency. James has three years' practical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers sessions in English and works with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Sessions are offered online by video or phone, and also by live chat or text-based messaging. To begin, someone chooses the Start Therapy button on the site, completes a short matching questionnaire and then arranges sessions to suit their schedule. He aims to help people feel more in control and more able to be themselves in everyday life.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400859	August 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

How person-centred work translates to online therapy

Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people discover their own solutions. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, asks gentle questions and supports you to notice patterns and make small changes that feel achievable. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief and anxiety.

James also emphasises practical steps and pacing. He helps clients break larger problems into manageable actions and reviews progress together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the way you work as needs and goals change over time.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video works well when visual contact helps you connect, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text can suit brief check-ins, written reflection or when typing feels more comfortable. These options add flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does James help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, plus self-esteem and anger.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He practises person-centred counselling, focusing on listening, reflection and helping people find their own answers at a comfortable pace.

What is his experience background?

He has three years of practical experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life issues.

Is he registered with any professional body in the UK?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What online session formats are available?

Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.