James Henderson, BACP

James Henderson helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by loss. He supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, and people adjusting to big life changes. James writes simply and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.

He uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at how past experiences and relationships affect how someone feels now. Sessions focus on increasing awareness of patterns and on making clearer choices about next steps. James offers both shorter-term work and longer, open-ended therapy depending on what a person needs.

James is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has five years of professional experience. He aims to be respectful, sensitive and compassionate in session. The tone is practical and warm, with an emphasis on tailoring conversations to each person.

In sessions he will invite you to talk about experiences that feel important, and help link those experiences to current challenges. That can make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage. He encourages small, realistic changes as well as deeper reflection when that is helpful.

People who choose to work with James can expect a steady, thoughtful approach. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first appointment.

How psychodynamic work fits with online therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier relationships and experiences influence feelings and behaviour today. It often involves talking about memories, recurring patterns and important relationships to increase self-awareness and help make different choices. This approach can be useful for issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and responses to trauma.

The therapist will treat choosing an approach as a shared step. He will discuss what matters to you, what you hope to change, and which way of working feels most useful. That makes the work feel more collaborative and tailored to your needs.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because they save travel time and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Some people find a call better when they prefer not to be on camera, while others like video for face-to-face contact; please confirm the current session options before booking. Working remotely still allows for steady, reflective psychodynamic conversations and the chance to track progress between appointments.