James French

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship problems
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About James

James French helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and other life changes using practical talking therapy. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience in therapeutic work.

He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps people can try between meetings. James encourages honest conversation about patterns, values and what matters to the client, and he uses structured techniques when that is helpful.

His work covers a wide range of concerns including grief, depression, addictions, self-esteem, career issues and parenting challenges. He also supports people dealing with intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping issues, anger and coping with life changes such as illness or ageing. LGBT matters and ADHD are among areas he addresses.

James draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how past relationships affect present ones, and client-centred practice keeps the conversation focused on the person's own aims.

In sessions he helps people clarify goals, test small changes and learn practical ways to manage symptoms and difficult feelings. He works in English and accepts international clients, and his registration with the BACP is noted as his professional credential.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, and it focuses on identifying personal values to guide action. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to test new responses. It can help with unhelpful thinking, sleeping problems and behavioural patterns linked to addiction or anger.

Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. It is useful when relationship difficulties or intimacy issues are a focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will choose which methods to try and when. This is a collaborative process that can change over time.

Please confirm the formats available before booking because the biography does not list session options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to use different ways of meeting that suit their schedule or circumstances.

Topics James lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Jungian Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about James

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is listed among his main concerns and he uses CBT and ACT approaches to address unhelpful thoughts and avoidance.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment-based work and client-centred methods to suit the person's goals.

What experience does he have?

He has three years' experience in therapeutic work supporting people with a range of concerns including trauma, grief and relationship issues.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats does he offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

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