James Ingram , BACP

James Ingram is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. He works in a direct and open way so people can talk about difficult things. He meets people where they are and supports them to find clearer footing and build healthier patterns. He uses a mix of approaches that focus on relationships, thoughts and practical coping. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s goals guide the work. James has four years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). James has helped people managing bereavement and cancer‑related difficulties and those dealing with depression or loneliness. He also supports concerns around identity, sexuality and body image. He works with trauma and with people facing family and communication problems. He has experience supporting adults with physical disabilities, hearing differences and neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism. That background informs a flexible style that adapts to each person’s needs and pace. In sessions he aims to be straightforward and accepting. Conversations look at how past relationships shape current patterns and how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. Practical strategies are used alongside deeper reflection so clients can make steady, workable changes.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and closeness. Online sessions using this approach help people notice repeating habits in relationships and try different ways of relating in day to day life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers concrete strategies. CBT online can include practical exercises, thought records and short behavioural experiments between sessions. Trauma‑focused therapy concentrates on supporting people to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact on everyday life. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively with each person which methods suit their goals and preferences. That conversation may shift over time as needs change. Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face to face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text‑based messaging make shorter check‑ins or written reflection possible between longer sessions. These options help people fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments while keeping the therapeutic focus central.