James Morrell, BACP

James Morrell is a counsellor with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He brings six years of practice to sessions and focuses on helping people make sense of difficult feelings and choices. James works in a humanistic, person-centred way and aims to create an accepting space where people can speak without fear of judgement.

He draws on a range of approaches beyond person-centred work to match each person’s needs. These include attachment-based ideas, psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness and solution-focused elements. That means conversations may look at how past relationships shape current patterns, notice what helps someone calm down, or set small practical steps for change.

James has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction concerns, among many other issues. He also supports those dealing with grief, caregiver strain, ageing and geriatric issues, and life transitions. He pays attention to how identity and culture affect a person’s experience and aims to be sensitive to diversity.

In sessions he invites people to explore their relationship with addictive behaviours without shaming themselves. He encourages developing self-acceptance and clearer choices about how to live. James aims to listen rather than lecture, talking with clients to help them find their own answers.

People who choose him can expect calm, straightforward discussions and practical ideas they can try between meetings. To begin, clients follow the site process for matching and scheduling a first session.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

James often uses attachment-based ideas, which look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. Online conversations can help identify repeating patterns and offer new ways to relate that ease anxiety and improve connections.

He also works in a client-centred way that keeps your experience at the heart of sessions. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what you say, and following your pace so you can explore difficult topics in your own time.

Mindfulness techniques are also part of his practice and involve simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations. These tools can help with stress, anxiety and coping with change when practised between sessions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the focus as the therapy progresses in a collaborative way.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit more easily around daily life, reduce travel time and make short check-ins more practical. Online sessions can support continuity during life changes and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent alongside other responsibilities.