James Young, BACP

James is an integrative counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who blends several established therapeutic models to meet each client's needs. He draws on Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Transactional Analysis to create a flexible, holistic framework that attends to both emotional experience and interpersonal patterns.

As a Somatic Trauma Practitioner, James pays attention to how trauma can affect the body as well as the mind, and he uses body-focused techniques alongside talking therapies to support recovery from distressing experiences. Over more than a decade in the treatment sector, he has developed particular expertise in working with alcoholism and addiction, bringing practical knowledge and empathy to people navigating substance-related challenges.

James has also worked closely with a local charity providing counselling for young people aged 11 to 25, supporting those facing self-harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression. His practice is grounded in compassion and understanding, with an emphasis on empowering clients to find their own pathways toward healing and self-discovery.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

James uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where the pace and focus are guided by the client; this approach helps with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and questions of self-worth by prioritising the client’s own experience. Somatic Therapy is used to notice and work with bodily responses to stress and trauma, offering tools to relieve physical tension and support emotional regulation after difficult experiences. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by helping clients process memories and symptoms in ways that reduce their day-to-day impact and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and James works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances change.

Online therapy with James is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a registered professional without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into varied routines and life demands.