James North, BACP
James North is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential and six years of professional experience.
About James
James North is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with a BACP credential and six years of professional experience. He focuses on practical emotional support for everyday problems. He aims to create a calm space where people can speak openly and feel heard.
He helps with relationship tension, family matters and grieving losses. He also supports people struggling with self-esteem, motivation and career worries. Common day-to-day issues he sees include stress, anxiety, anger and problems with sleep or appetite.
Background and approach
James draws on approaches that keep the conversation rooted in the person’s experience. Sessions often centre on identifying patterns, noticing strong emotions and finding steps that feel doable. He balances talking through feelings with practical tools to manage distress and rebuild confidence.
People who want a straightforward, compassionate counsellor tend to fit his style. He works at a gentle pace and checks in about what is helpful as therapy progresses. He aims for clear goals while leaving room for whatever comes up in conversation.
His background includes work across common relational and emotional difficulties, as well as longer-term struggles such as trauma, addiction and attachment problems. James accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English. If someone prefers a blend of listening and skill-building, he helps shape a plan that matches their needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 401146 | May 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens without leading, mirrors feelings and helps the client find their own solutions, which can be useful for building self-esteem and clarity.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviours, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and will suggest methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as things evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and face-to-face conversation, phone can be a simpler alternative when bandwidth is limited, and messaging provides short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, caregiving or travel.
Frequently asked
What issues does he focus on?
He helps with relationship tensions, family concerns, grief and loss, and wider emotional struggles like anxiety and depression.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is conversational and practical, combining listening with clear steps and coping tools tailored to each person.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of relational and emotional difficulties.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential.
Can sessions be held in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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