James Morrell, BACP

James Morrell trained in person-centred counselling and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is a BACP member, which means he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. James presents himself as a straightforward counsellor who focuses on what a person is going through now. He follows a humanistic, person-centred way of working and listens for what matters to each client. Sessions aim to let people talk through feelings without judgement. He also draws on other methods where useful, including Transactional Analysis and solution-focused ideas. James has six years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. He also works with issues such as addiction, relationship difficulty, trauma and grief. He pays attention to concerns around identity, intimacy and self-esteem. He is aware that men sometimes find therapy off-putting, and he says he will talk with clients rather than at them. He aims to create space where people can explore how social expectations affect them and how they want life to be different. Cultural differences and life experience matter to him, and he notes how those factors shape each person’s journey. James encourages people to uncover what they need, and to think about the practical steps they can take to feel more like themselves.

How James uses humanistic and mindfulness approaches online

James works from a person-centred stance that places the client’s experience at the centre of sessions. This approach means the counsellor listens actively, reflects feelings and helps people find their own direction, which can be useful for anxiety, relationship questions and low mood.

He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and everyday habits with less judgement. Mindfulness can support coping with stress, improve sleep patterns and reduce rumination. Where helpful, James may use psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that shape current behaviour and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. James will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match a person’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way. He aims to make therapy a shared project rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Confirm which online session formats are available before booking, because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter arrangement during a lunch break or after work.