James Sussex, BACP, NCPS
James Sussex offers clear, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- +18 more
About James
James Sussex offers clear, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. He introduces simple steps to manage difficult feelings and helps people make sense of repeated patterns. James writes in a direct, calm way and aims to help people feel steadier and more able to act on what matters to them.
He draws on ten years of clinical experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
Background and approach
James uses a blend of approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, narrative work and psychodynamic ideas. He adapts these methods to each person rather than following one fixed model. Sessions focus on what is useful now.
Conversations uncover unhelpful patterns, identify practical next steps and explore values and relationships. James can offer single-session focused work or longer-term counselling depending on what someone needs at the time. He also runs wellbeing and psychoeducational seminars for organisations and has held senior clinical roles in national and international settings.
That background informs his practical, down-to-earth style and his comfort addressing workplace stress and burnout. People who choose James usually want straightforward guidance, an emphasis on practical change, and a thoughtful space to talk through difficult experiences. He encourages collaboration, gently challenges unhelpful thinking, and helps people build small, steady habits that add up to real change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 207817 | December 2026 |
| NCPS | NCPS225 | February 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
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- 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
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time to suit what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit short breaks or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suit brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options let people plan therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and grief, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues and parenting strain.
What kind of therapeutic style does he use?
James blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client-Centred and narrative approaches with psychodynamic ideas to match practical needs and personal goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working in a range of settings, including senior roles and delivering wellbeing training to organisations.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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