Counsellor profile
James Harvey, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, addiction and relationship issues
Continue with JamesAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS19-08462)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- ADHD and autism focus
About James
NCPS; 5 years' experience. James Harvey works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career issues, and ADHD. He also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, and men's issues.
James uses plain, direct sessions that centre on the person's own experience. He works from client-centred principles and draws on cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. He aims to help people identify patterns, understand how past events affect current feelings, and try practical ways to cope day to day.
Sessions tend to involve conversational exploration and practical strategies. James listens to how people describe their concerns, reflects on recurring themes, and suggests small changes to thoughts or routines where useful. He also looks at how earlier relationships and experiences might link to current difficulties.
People seeking support for ADHD or autism may find his recent focus relevant. He supports work on self-confidence, motivation and managing anxiety. He works with people dealing with grief, addiction or relationship breakdown and with those wanting help around fatherhood or parenting pressures.
James trained to the level indicated by NCPS and has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should use the site matching process to confirm session options and next steps.
How his approaches inform online counselling
James combines client-centred counselling with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening to the person's account and helping them make sense of their experience; it suits people who want a conversational, reflective approach. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic ideas explore how earlier relationships and memories influence current reactions and can help when long-standing patterns are causing distress.Working out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and day-to-day challenges and makes decisions together with the client. This collaborative stance helps shape the focus of sessions and which techniques are used.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, parenting or travel and can reduce time spent on commuting. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules require a brief session, or a camera-off option when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use these approaches to help people apply techniques and reflections in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He practises client-centred counselling and also uses cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies 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 counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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