Jamie Bird

• Addictions
• Attachment work
• Motivational interviewing

About Jamie

Jamie Bird works on addictions, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and uses motivational approaches alongside relational and narrative methods. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and has 12 years of professional experience.

Jamie explains that people often carry behaviours learned from those around them. He uses clear conversation to help people spot which patterns no longer serve them. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding how early attachments shape current relationships and choices.

He draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships influence present feelings and interactions. Narrative techniques are used to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing is brought in when change feels difficult or stalled.

Typical concerns include drug and alcohol addiction, codependency, divorce and separation, commitment and control issues, and caregiver stress. Jamie also works with shame, guilt, jealousy and questions about life purpose and midlife change. He supports men with the particular pressures they describe.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and conversational. Jamie encourages people to describe what they already know about themselves, then to try different ways of thinking or acting and see what fits. He helps set small, achievable steps so change feels manageable.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns learned in early relationships and helps people see how those patterns affect current connections and trust. This approach can help with relationship problems, abandonment and attachment issues.

Existential therapy looks at life questions and personal meaning, helping people consider values, responsibility and choices when facing midlife change or questions of purpose. Motivational interviewing is a practical, goal-focused way to explore ambivalence and support change in areas such as addiction or behaviour change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jamie works collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person's goals and preferences, and he adapts the style as sessions progress. He will discuss aims, try different techniques and agree a way forward together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use these flexible arrangements to help people keep momentum between sessions.

Topics Jamie lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Self-love
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Jamie

Does he help with addiction?

Yes. He works with drug and alcohol addiction and related codependency concerns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses attachment-based, psychodynamic and narrative approaches, with motivational interviewing to support change.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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