Jamie Bird, BACP, NCPS
Jamie Bird helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship and family tensions, low self-esteem, and big life changes.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +4 more
About Jamie
Jamie Bird helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship and family tensions, low self-esteem, and big life changes. He writes plainly and will sit with the hard feelings while helping people find clearer steps forward. Jamie presents as calm and direct and focuses on practical ways to move forward rather than long lectures about theory.
He draws on twelve years of clinical work in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.
Background and approach
Those years include helping people with addiction to drugs or alcohol, managing feelings of guilt and shame, and navigating separation or divorce. He also supports people facing commitment and control issues, codependency and caregiver stress. Jamie uses relational work to look at how past attachments shape current choices.
He also uses narrative techniques to help people tell their story differently. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help finding the drive to make a change. Sessions are practical and conversational.
People can expect to talk through what matters most, try small experiments between sessions, and review what helps and what does not. He aims to build straightforward goals you both agree on and to notice progress in small steps. Jamie welcomes people who want a thoughtful but down-to-earth counsellor.
He encourages anyone feeling stuck to take one small step towards change. The early sessions focus on what matters to the client and on clear next actions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 107359 | December 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-04199 | 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 Jamie works with
Everything Jamie lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jamie lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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. Jamie will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and personal style. He checks in about what feels helpful and adjusts the approach as progress unfolds so the plan matches real life rather than a preset template.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging lets someone reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family duties or travel while keeping the work focused and consistent.
Frequently asked
What difficulties does Jamie help with?
He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and family tensions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, and midlife concerns.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, aiming to set clear small goals and try simple experiments between meetings. The work is down-to-earth rather than highly technical.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jamie has twelve years of professional experience working with a range of difficulties including substance misuse and relationship breakdown.
Which credentials and location apply?
He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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