James North, BACP
6 years in practice
James North is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience.
License and registration
- BACP
- 401146 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About James
James North is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. He holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping people who are facing relationship strains, grief and loss, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety. He aims to make first contact straightforward and respectful for worried parents and anyone looking for calmer days.
James creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. He keeps sessions plain and practical, helping clients understand patterns in their relationships and daily life.
Background and approach
Conversations are guided by what matters most to the individual rather than jargon or complex theory. His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape connection, and on Attachment-Based ideas to consider early relationship patterns.
He also uses Client-Centred methods to follow each person’s pace, and elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when helpful for coping skills and mood regulation. James works with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, addictions, trauma, eating and sleep problems, career stress and ADHD-related challenges.
He is also experienced with issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics and communication problems. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People can expect practical conversations, focused exercises and support to try different ways of coping between sessions.
James aims to help people build small, achievable steps toward better routine, clearer boundaries and healthier emotional responses.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, 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 names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion-focused approaches and online therapy
James uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong emotions and how those feelings affect close relationships. This approach is useful for people who want to understand why patterns repeat in their connections and to grow new ways of responding. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at early relationship patterns and how they continue to shape adult behaviour. That work can help when people want to make sense of trust, closeness and distance. Client-Centred Therapy is also part of his offer, which means sessions move at the client's pace and focus on what the person needs most.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest a path forward together. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress unfolds and practical skills can be added when needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can provide quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work shifts and busy days.
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Questions people ask
What concerns can he help with?
James works with a wide range of issues including relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, career stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures, anger and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and supportive. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space and uses practical conversations to help people try new ways of coping.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of professional experience and focuses on making sessions easy to follow for people under stress or caring responsibilities.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He is accredited with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live abroad or am not local?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
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