- Psychodynamic approach
- Short or long term
- Works with grief
About James
James Henderson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. James also lists concerns such as guilt and shame among his focus areas.
He uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at how past experiences and relationships shape present feelings and choices. Sessions involve talking through patterns, memories and reactions to build clearer awareness of what keeps someone stuck. James aims to help people notice repeated themes that feed anxiety, grief or shame so they can consider different responses.
James offers both short-term work and longer open-ended therapy depending on what a person needs. He tailors discussions and the pace of work to individual circumstances, helping clients think through practical steps alongside deeper reflection. He invites people to consider how earlier events affect current problems and to test small changes in daily life.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Sessions are delivered in English and international clients are accepted; confirm exact session options before booking. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. James works with adults seeking to address persistent guilt, shame and related emotional difficulties.
Psychodynamic work and online sessions
Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and early experiences shape present feelings and reactions. It looks at recurring patterns, unconscious assumptions and emotional responses to help people understand why they feel guilt or shame and where those feelings come from.In practice this means spending time talking through memories, repeated reactions and how relationships affect mood. The approach suits people who want to explore deeper causes of distress such as persistent shame, grief or anxiety and who are ready to reflect on long-standing patterns.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and the issues at hand, and will adapt the way sessions proceed based on what the client needs. This makes the work collaborative rather than fixed from the outset.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into work or family routines, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer remote sessions to help people continue therapy across locations, but the exact arrangements should be confirmed with James when arranging a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes, and additionally notes guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses a psychodynamic approach to look at how past experiences and relationships influence current feelings, helping people notice patterns that maintain guilt or shame and consider different responses.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK and lists both short-term and open-ended therapy options.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; check session details before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then 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.