- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Narrative work
About James
James Sussex is a BACP and NCPS accredited counsellor in the United Kingdom with 10 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships and a wide range of life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, burnout and difficulties connected to blended family issues.
He uses a mix of humanistic and psychodynamic ideas alongside evidence-informed techniques. Sessions are practical and straightforward. James aims to bring clarity to complex situations and help people find manageable next steps.
His work covers anxiety, trauma, identity questions, addiction-related concerns and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, parenting strain and separation. James offers both longer-term work and focused single-session support.
He has delivered wellbeing and psychoeducational seminars to organisations and held senior clinical roles in national and international settings. That background informs a practice that balances practical skills with attention to personal history.
In a session he listens, reflects and helps people try different ways of responding. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, narrative techniques and client-centred conversation. The work aims to help people notice patterns and choose actions that align with their priorities.
To begin, the usual first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first appointment. James works with people from the UK and internationally and conducts sessions in English.
Approach and online working
James regularly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of his work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing values-based actions; it can help with anxiety, stress and life transitions. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical strategies for changing unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss your goals, what has or hasn’t helped before, and try methods that suit your needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasise ACT, CBT or narrative and psychodynamic elements in sessions.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to work with people outside the UK. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt interventions to an online setting so you can practise new skills between meetings and bring issues from everyday life into conversation.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family-related concerns including blended family issues, grief, burnout and addiction-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred conversation with psychodynamic and evidence-based techniques to offer clear, practical sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with individuals and organisations in the UK and internationally.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited by BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats can I expect?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use 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.