- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Values based work
About James
James French is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with adults carrying worry about stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, depression, addictions and questions about identity and intimacy. He also supports people dealing with sleep or eating issues, parenting strain, career pressure and the difficulties of life changes.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversations and clear steps. He uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioural tools and attachment-based thinking to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He draws on client-centred and existential perspectives to keep the work grounded in the person’s values and everyday choices.
James describes therapy as a space to talk through what’s weighing someone down and to test small experiments outside sessions. He will listen to how guilt or shame shows up, the behaviours that follow, and the things people do to cope. From there he works with clients to set achievable goals and to practise new ways of responding.
His experience includes matters like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, caregiving stress, chronic illness, anger and commitment concerns. He also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar symptoms and compassion fatigue. That variety shapes a pragmatic style that links feelings to actions and next steps.
People can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools to try between meetings and a focus on what they want to change. To begin, the profile asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and choosing actions that match what matters. It can help with persistent guilt, avoidance and patterns that keep someone feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers clear experiments to test different responses. This approach supports practical steps for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current expectations and closeness. It can be useful when shame or abandonment worries affect intimacy and trust.
Finding which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide which ideas to try and adapt those methods as needed.
If you want online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to bring therapeutic tools into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT issues and many related concerns listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural tools, attachment-based thinking and client-centred conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as a counsellor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.