- Humanistic approach
- BACP member
- Works with addiction
About James
James Morrell is a counsellor who trained in person-centred practice and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is a BACP member, and his work focuses on the client's experience and needs. He presents as calm and direct, aiming to help people talk through what matters to them without judgement.
James takes a humanistic approach while drawing on complementary methods when helpful. He often uses attachment ideas to understand relationships, mindfulness to help with overwhelming feelings, and psychodynamic thinking to notice recurring patterns. Sessions are conversational and shaped around the person in front of him.
He has six years' experience working with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief and relationship challenges. He also lists support for issues such as body image, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes including natural or human-caused disasters.
James aims to make therapy accessible to different people, and he pays attention to cultural background and how social expectations affect wellbeing. He describes how men in particular can feel cut off by traditional ideas of masculinity, and offers a space to explore those pressures without judgement.
In sessions he invites clients to name what they need and to try small, practical steps that feel right. The emphasis is on helping people notice patterns, increase self-acceptance and find clearer ways to move forward.
How core approaches translate to online therapy
James often works from a person-centred viewpoint that focuses on the person's experience, and this means conversations are led by the client's concerns rather than a fixed agenda. Attachment-based ideas are also used to look at how past and present relationships shape current worries, which can help with relationship issues and insecure patterns.Mindfulness techniques are another part of his work and are used to slow down overwhelming thoughts and build calm, practical tools for day-to-day coping. These approaches tend to suit people who want a gentle, reflective way of understanding feelings and behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the journey and will be done together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, pace and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as the work progresses in a collaborative way.
The therapist's biography does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make mindfulness exercises and reflective conversations easier to practise between sessions, helping people bring changes into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sort of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief and relationship concerns, and also notes support for things like eating, sleeping, ADHD and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a person-centred, humanistic way of working that is conversational and non-judgemental, and he also draws on attachment, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when useful.
What background and experience does he have?
He has six years of experience and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy, working with a wide range of wellbeing concerns.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.