James French , BACP

James French is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes. He works with issues such as depression, grief, addiction and self‑esteem. He also supports people with intimacy concerns, parenting strain and identity matters related to LGBT experiences.

James uses straightforward conversation to help people spot patterns that keep them stuck. He listens, reflects back what he hears, and helps clients try small changes between sessions. Practical tools and plain language are central to his approach so people can use strategies in day to day life.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and choose actions that matter to them. Attachment‑based ideas and client‑centred practice inform how he explores relationship patterns and core needs. Existential themes are also woven in when people are facing big questions about meaning or purpose.

James holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP, and he has three years of professional experience in the field. He works with adults facing a broad range of concerns, including grief, trauma and issues around eating, sleeping and chronic conditions.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. He offers a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to fit different lifestyles and practical needs.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions once matched. Therapy is organised through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, and then choosing actions that match a person's values. This can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions by making small, value driven changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for stress, sleep problems and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so it stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text based messaging, which offer flexibility for different routines. Video sessions allow face to face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, live chat can suit a shorter check in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel while keeping the focus on practical progress and regular contact.