- Blended family issues
- Anxiety and stress
- ACT and CBT methods
About James
James French is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, including issues that arise in blended households. He also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and a range of day-to-day problems such as sleep, eating and career worries.
James takes a practical, talk-based approach. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that make daily life easier. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based work, along with attention to attachment patterns and personal values.
People often come to him for help with parenting strains, loyalty conflicts in stepfamilies, intimacy worries and managing strong emotions like anger or shame. He also supports those coping with long-term health problems, caregiver stress and issues around identity, including LGBT concerns.
In the first appointments he helps people clarify what matters to them and sets realistic, observable goals. Later sessions mix reflection and practice - noticing unhelpful patterns, trying new behaviours, and checking what works in real life. The aim is to make progress that fits everyday routines.
James works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and remote work
James draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take manageable steps towards them. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to behaviours that matter, which can help with anxiety and life transitions.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationship patterns shape current responses. This can be useful for understanding loyalty conflicts, intimacy worries and communication problems that often come up in stephouseholds.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods over time. Clients and the therapist check what is helping and adjust plans together rather than following a fixed protocol.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote work to concentrate on practical skills, behavioural experiments and talking through relationship challenges without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, and lists blended family concerns among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, talk-based methods drawing on cognitive behavioural and acceptance approaches plus attention to attachment patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with adults on a range of difficulties including trauma, grief and addictions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.