James Yates, BACP
James Yates offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel pulled away from themselves.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +9 more
About James
James Yates offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who feel pulled away from themselves. He introduces a straightforward, person-centred approach so clients can speak plainly about what is hard for them. Sessions aim to make it easier to recognise personal values and take small steps that feel manageable.
James draws on three years of practice and holds BACP accreditation, which he uses to guide ethical and reflective work. He focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, anger and career-related pressure. There is attention to more complex experiences too, including trauma and abuse, dissociation, abandonment and attachment issues. He also works with people navigating autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality patterns, codependency and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions look at how past patterns affect present choices and relationships. Practical problems such as communication breakdown, commitment worries, body image, fatherhood questions, divorce and separation are explored in clear, step-by-step ways. James helps clients identify coping strategies and builds realistic plans to test in everyday life.
He keeps language plain and avoids jargon so discussions stay useful. Therapy is offered in English and is available to people in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. Sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging depending on what suits the client best.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400859 | 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Online support
Person-centred work is well suited to issues like depression, anxiety and self-esteem because it helps people feel heard and understood. It is also helpful for relationship, intimacy and grief work where exploring emotions in a steady way matters. Where trauma or dissociation are present, the therapist will work carefully and collaboratively to keep sessions manageable and focused on what the client can handle.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt how sessions run to suit the individual's needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction, phone can be better when a lower bandwidth connection is needed, and text or chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to keep continuity between sessions.
Frequently asked
What concerns does James help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief, plus relationship and intimacy issues. He also works with trauma, anger, career pressures and ADHD-related difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that keeps conversation led by the client. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and finding practical steps to try outside therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and backgrounds.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is BACP registered and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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