- Integrative counselling
- Creative techniques
- Person-centred focus
About Lara
Dr. Lara James is a UK-based counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and codependency. She also supports clients dealing with grief, intimacy issues, sleep or eating difficulties, addiction, ADHD, bipolar and depression, and life transitions. Her tone is calm and practical, aimed at people who need straightforward support.
Dr. James holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She works in an integrative, person-centred way. That means sessions focus on the person first, with techniques drawn from different therapies when they suit the client.
In practice she combines talking with creative activities when helpful. These might include simple exercises or tasks to try between sessions. The aim is to make therapy flexible and to meet different ways of thinking and learning.
She has three years of professional experience and has supported people affected by neurodivergence, workplace stress, stalking, and various forms of abuse and trauma. Her approach is steady and non-judgemental, and she encourages practical steps alongside emotional work.
To begin, people are invited to discuss what they hope to change and how therapy could fit with daily life. Appointments are arranged through the platform’s matching and scheduling process so clients can pick times that suit them.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Dr. James uses an integrative, person-centred approach that begins by focusing on the individual's needs and experiences. This style emphasises listening, empathy and exploring what matters most to the client, and it suits people who want a collaborative, steady space to talk about life stresses and relationships.She also draws on cognitive and psychodynamic ideas when helpful. Cognitive approaches look at patterns of thought that affect mood and behaviour and can help with anxiety, depression and codependency. Psychodynamic ideas focus on early relationships and repeated patterns, which can be useful for understanding attachment and abandonment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options, try methods that seem promising, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. This keeps the process collaborative and tailored to each person.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can access help from different locations within the UK. Registered or accredited professionals can use online methods to continue many therapy tasks such as talking therapies, guided exercises and in-session activities, while adapting to each client's circumstances.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, codependency, grief, addiction, ADHD, bipolar and depression.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her work is integrative and person-centred, using talking alongside creative activities and techniques from different therapies as needed.
What is her experience working with clients?
She has three years of professional experience and has worked with people affected by neurodivergence, workplace issues, stalking, and traumatic events.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions does she support?
Sessions are offered in English and she is based in the United Kingdom; she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the counsellor’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.