James French, BACP
Practical counsellor for midlife change
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- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Works with life transitions
About James
James French is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing midlife questions and the everyday pressures that come with them. He listens without judgement and helps clients work out what matters to them now. Conversations are practical and rooted in what the person wants to change next.
He uses an open, person-centred manner that keeps the client in charge of the pace. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviours that get in the way, then try small experiments to test new ways of coping. James draws on a mix of approaches so he can adapt to different problems and personalities.
James has three years of experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, career uncertainty and coping with life changes. His additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress and chronic health-related difficulties.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is shown as BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and he works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally. Practical matters such as fees use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability, and the first meeting is used to agree aims and ways of working.
He uses an open, person-centred manner that keeps the client in charge of the pace. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviours that get in the way, then try small experiments to test new ways of coping. James draws on a mix of approaches so he can adapt to different problems and personalities.
James has three years of experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, career uncertainty and coping with life changes. His additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress and chronic health-related difficulties.
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is shown as BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and he works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally. Practical matters such as fees use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist's availability, and the first meeting is used to agree aims and ways of working.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How James uses different approaches in online therapy
James commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values, useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals and preferences, and may mix elements from different approaches as needed. That process is discussed openly so the client and counsellor agree what to try first.
Please check the available session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue therapy when they are living in different regions or travelling internationally.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can James help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as addiction, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, career uncertainty and coping with life changes.
What is his style of therapy like?
His style is person-centred and practical, focusing on what matters to the client now and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.