James Harvey, NCPS
James Harvey helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +10 more
About James
James Harvey helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or life changes. He offers steady, practical support for those struggling with addiction, depression, grief, parenting pressures and the challenges of ADHD or autism. James is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS credentialing.
He begins by listening to each person's story and building a straightforward plan together. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps that people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Conversations are plain and down to earth, aimed at reducing stress and improving daily functioning. James draws on client-centred methods to place the person’s goals at the heart of therapy. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new, healthier behaviours.
Where deeper patterns matter he brings psychodynamic ideas into the work to examine how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. Over five years of practice he has supported people with relationship concerns, career pressures, parenting strains and the fallout from trauma and abuse. He also works with issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and fatherhood questions.
James accepts international clients and works in English. Sessions can be arranged in formats that suit a person’s routine and comfort, and he aims to make the first steps as simple as possible.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS19-08462 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
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Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses simple exercises and experiments you can do between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood and tackle addictive habits.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to recurring patterns and how earlier relationships influence current reactions. It can help when people notice the same problems keep happening and want to understand why.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will help you decide which methods to try based on your goals, needs and preferences. The choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and hold a longer session. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support and people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around family, work and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does James commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and low self-esteem, plus relationship and parenting difficulties, grief, trauma and ADHD related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are person-focused and practical, using client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural tasks and psychodynamic reflection when useful.
What is his professional background?
James has five years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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