James French, BACP

James French offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. He is a counsellor who focuses on helping individuals build coping skills, improve relationships, and manage mood or substance concerns. James aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first meeting.

He uses plain conversation to help people work out what matters to them and what gets in the way. Sessions often focus on small, testable changes clients can try between meetings. James combines thinking-based techniques with attention to how relationships and past experiences shape daily life.

James has three years' experience and holds BACP accreditation. He draws on several well known approaches, including cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based ways of understanding patterns with others. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to support values and personal meaning.

People come to him for many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting strain, workplace stress and identity-related issues. He also supports those coping with chronic health problems, grief and self-esteem difficulties.

Sessions are offered in English and he works with international clients. Prospective clients should use the site booking flow to begin the matching process and to confirm the session formats and scheduling that best fit their circumstances.

How James uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps that match those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions, which can help with anxiety, depression and life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships that repeat across life. It helps people notice how early connections affect current interactions and supports new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre. The therapist offers attentive listening and reflection so people can explore their feelings and make their own choices about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will help clients try different ways of working and together they will decide what fits best with the client’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what a person can manage.

If you are considering online therapy, check the booking information to confirm which session options are offered. Online work can make regular sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so people can prioritise consistent progress. Discuss practical arrangements when you book to find what suits your routine and needs.