- Person-centred counselling
- Attachment and relationships
- Guilt and shame work
About James
James Yates is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career strain, life changes and ADHD. He also pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency and guilt and shame.
He offers person-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on the client's experience and perspective. Conversations are led by what matters most to the person in the room. James aims to help people name painful feelings and make clearer choices about how to move forward.
In practical terms he will listen and reflect, and help people notice patterns in feelings and behaviour. He often works with relationship and attachment themes, and with difficulties rooted in past hurt or shame. Sessions look at what keeps distress going and what small changes might reduce its hold.
James has worked with people from varied cultural backgrounds and with topics such as bereavement, masculinity, sexuality, loneliness and domestic violence. His approach is straightforward and centred on helping people find their own voice after experiences that left them overwhelmed or uncertain.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options page.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Person-centred counselling focuses on the person's own perspective. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the client explore feelings and choices. This approach is often used for issues like low self-esteem, shame and life decisions.Working with attachment themes means looking at patterns in close relationships. This helps when past hurt affects current trust, intimacy or communication. It can be useful for people who find themselves repeating difficult relationship dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor and client will decide together which methods fit best for the person's goals and circumstances. That collaborative process includes checking how techniques feel in practice and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit counselling into a workday, avoid travel time and choose quieter surroundings. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when time or bandwidth is limited. Ask about formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, grief, intimacy issues, anger, career problems, coping with life changes and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, body image, codependency and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses person-centred counselling to focus on the client's experience and meaning. Conversations aim to make painful feelings clearer and to look at patterns that keep shame or guilt active.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of clinical experience working with adults from diverse cultural backgrounds on issues like bereavement, masculinity, sexuality and relationship problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.