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James French, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT approaches
- Attachment focus
About James
James French is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of practice experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and low mood, and supports those facing addiction, parenting strain and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
James uses straightforward, practical methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns and actions that keep problems going. He also works with acceptance-based ideas and attachment perspectives to address values, relationships and long-standing patterns.
In a typical session James asks concrete questions about what is happening day to day. He helps people identify small tests to try between sessions. Those steps are reviewed so a person can see what helps and what does not, then adjust the plan accordingly.
James pays attention to how relationships and early attachment experiences shape current reactions. He uses client-centred listening to allow people to say what matters most, then combines that with practical tools from CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when useful.
Practical matters such as sleep, eating, work stress and caring responsibilities are addressed directly. He offers support for issues including anger, body image, ADHD and compassion fatigue, with a focus on manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
To start, readers are encouraged to use the online matching process to explain their concerns and book a first session. The therapist works with each person to agree goals and a clear plan for therapy.
How his approaches translate to online work
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map thoughts, feelings and behaviours into small, testable steps that are reviewed across sessions. CBT can help with anxiety, mood and practical problems by focusing on concrete changes a person can try between meetings.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports people to identify their values and practise actions that align with those values even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current responses, useful for intimacy and communication issues.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to agree goals and test what methods suit the person’s needs and preferences. That choice can be reviewed as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, travel or caregiving, and can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps with bandwidth or comfort. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, commonly use remote sessions to increase convenience while keeping the focus on practical, structured work.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, addiction and life changes, plus related issues such as sleep, eating and parenting strain.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to plan small, practical experiments to test different responses in daily life.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor and draws on multiple approaches including CBT, ACT and attachment work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.