James Henderson, BACP
James Henderson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.
About James
James Henderson helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He is based in the United Kingdom and draws on five years of clinical experience. He aims to make the first step towards change feel manageable and respectful.
James uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at how past experiences and relationships influence current feelings and behaviour. In sessions he focuses on increasing awareness of patterns that keep someone stuck.
Background and approach
That helps people make clearer choices about how they want to live. Sessions are offered as short-term work or longer open-ended therapy depending on what someone needs. James tailors conversations and the plan for therapy to each person’s situation rather than using the same steps for everyone.
He works with patience and sensitivity and aims to create a space where difficult topics can be named. He also supports people with concerns such as isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, problems with control, dissociation, obsessive or compulsive thoughts, paranoia and ageing or geriatric issues. Issues around life purpose, forgiveness, self-love and social anxiety are part of his wider focus too.
James is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. The practical format can be arranged to suit each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397268 | December 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches James lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs in the first sessions and together decide whether psychodynamic work feels helpful. That collaborative process can include combining short-term focus with longer exploration depending on what a person wants to achieve.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use facial cues and body language for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful if someone has limited bandwidth or prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, or when a written format helps process thoughts. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these options so people can choose what suits them best.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns such as isolation, guilt and shame, OCD symptoms, dissociation and ageing issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a psychodynamic style that looks at how past relationships and experiences affect current feelings and behaviour. Conversations focus on noticing patterns and increasing awareness so people can make different choices.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of clinical experience working with emotional and psychological concerns. That experience informs his approach to both short-term and longer-term therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to available appointments.
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