James Ashton

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Compassion fatigue

About James

James Ashton works on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career difficulties and depression using a client-led approach. He sees the person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical ways to address current problems. James is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.

He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen closely to what matters most to each person. That approach involves reflecting back what is said and helping people notice their own choices. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify concrete steps and small changes that can make a difference between sessions.

James works with issues related to compassion fatigue and a range of relationship concerns. He also supports people facing abandonment worries, attachment issues, commitment doubts and codependency. Other areas he has experience with include body image, blended family questions, and aspects connected to autism and Asperger syndrome.

He has worked with people dealing with cancer, chronic pain, long-term illness and caregiver stress. He is familiar with concerns linked to ageing and geriatric issues, and with personality-related difficulties such as avoidant or antisocial traits. James also recognises the needs of people involved in BDSM, kink and alternative sex cultures.

Sessions are conducted in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom. He aims for clear, short-term planning where useful, while keeping the pace dictated by each person.

How Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy is about the counsellor listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding a person's priorities and feelings, and letting them guide the topics discussed. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical, short-term goals and identifying small steps that move things forward; it suits issues like stress, anxiety and concrete relationship or career problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss the options and agree a way of working based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit around work or family time, reduce travel, and allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. Some people prefer audio-only sessions to avoid being on camera, while others like a full conversation by video; check with the service to see which formats are offered and choose what suits everyday life best.

Topics James lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Paranoia
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about James

Does he help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He lists stress and anxiety among his main areas of work and uses brief, practical approaches to address them.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practices Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, focusing on listening and setting small achievable steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with international clients?

No. He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.