Dr. Lara James, NCPS

Dr. Lara James is a UK-based counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She supports people facing relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD and the practical strains of ageing and geriatric issues. She works with people on intimacy, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and career-related worries. Dr. James holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She practises an integrative approach that starts from a person-centred, humanistic viewpoint. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her rather than a single model. Her way of working may also draw on psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. She uses creative activities alongside talking to broaden how people can process thoughts and feelings. Sessions are intended to be adaptable to each person’s needs and preferences. With three years of professional experience, she has supported people affected by trauma, stalking, workplace difficulties and neurodivergence such as high-functioning autism. She aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through immediate problems and longer-term patterns. Prospective clients are invited to discuss goals and practical arrangements before committing. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

How her approaches can work online

Dr. James uses an integrative approach that begins with person-centred work, which means sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their concerns in their own words. This approach is useful for emotional support, coping with life changes and building self-esteem.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behaviour changes. Those methods are often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. In addition she may use psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns and how past experiences shape present behaviour.

Finding the right mix of approaches is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person’s goals, needs and preferences, and then adapt the plan over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It can also allow quieter check-ins that do not require lengthy preparation, or shorter sessions to fit a lunch break. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor sessions to fit practical constraints while focusing on meaningful progress.