James French, BACP
Practical, story-focused counselling for everyday life
Details
| Name | James French |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About James
James French is a counsellor who aims to make the first step feel manageable. He offers straightforward, calm support for people coping with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain and life transitions. James speaks in plain language and focuses on what matters to each person’s daily life.
He draws on Narrative ideas to help people tell and reframe their stories. That often means looking at how problems are described and finding new ways to live alongside difficult feelings.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small, workable steps towards them. James began his counselling practice three years ago and holds BACP accreditation, which is noted here as his professional credential. His background centres on listening, helping people set realistic goals, and teaching practical tools they can try between sessions.
Sessions commonly cover grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting strain, sleeping and eating concerns, and work stress. He also supports people dealing with identity and intimacy-related worries, including LGBT issues and blended-family challenges. James offers a calm, non-judgemental style that aims to make emotional work feel more manageable.
He works collaboratively to find approaches that suit each person’s needs. Simple techniques, regular check-ins and clear goals are typical parts of his practice.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things James works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, 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 / 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 addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask James directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking James directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches to change you can access online
James often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about their lives, spotting unhelpful patterns and opening up new possibilities. This approach can be useful for relationship concerns, identity struggles and grief, where the way events are framed matters a lot.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-based steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. You can try different ways of working and adjust them as you go.
Online therapy makes those options more flexible. Video calls let you speak face to face, phone sessions can be easier when you need less bandwidth, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets you reflect in writing. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, loss and relationship strain, plus issues such as addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
James uses a gentle, conversational style and focuses on practical steps. He combines storytelling work with values-based action to help people make changes they care about.
How much experience does he have?
James has three years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and James is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person’s preference.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
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