- focus on codependency
- collaborative goal setting
- practical skills
About James
James French is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. He works with difficulties such as depression, grief, addiction and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. James offers a calm presence and straightforward support to help people take small, practical steps forward.
He draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. James uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-based thinking to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with time spent on skills and real-life experiments.
In practice James keeps things simple. He listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them. From there he and the client work out short-term goals and practical tasks to try between sessions. The emphasis is on doable changes rather than lengthy theory.
With three years' experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, James brings a grounded, empathetic style. He is based in the United Kingdom and offers work that respects each person's pace and circumstances. People who want direct, collaborative work to tackle codependency, parenting strain, or life transitions may find his approach helpful.
If someone prefers exploration over technique, James can use more existential or client-centred conversation. If clear steps and skills are needed, he leans into CBT and ACT exercises. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to each person's priorities.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and codependency patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments or practical tasks between sessions. It works well for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. James treats this as a collaborative process. Together the client and counsellor review what’s helping and what isn’t, and try approaches that fit the person’s goals and day-to-day life. That ongoing adjustment helps shape sessions around priorities rather than a fixed method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes regular work possible for people living abroad. Practical benefits include more flexible timing, the chance to use tasks between meetings, and continuity when life gets in the way of attending in person.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does James work with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties, among other issues such as codependency and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and practical. Sessions mix listening, short-term goals and exercises to try between meetings.
What background does he bring to sessions?
James has three years of experience working with a range of concerns and uses a blend of therapies to match each person's needs.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is also open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.