James Harvey, NCPS

James Harvey is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions and low self-esteem. He supports adults working through relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges and major life changes. James has five years of professional experience and holds an NCPS credential.

James believes clients know their own story and brings a respectful, listening-based approach. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of coping.

He also draws on Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns that come from earlier life events. Sessions involve talking through recent problems, identifying links with the past, and finding practical next steps. James keeps language clear and avoids jargon so people can use what they learn right away.

People come to him for help with attention differences such as ADHD and autism, and for issues connected to adoption, attachment and fatherhood. He also works with people facing substance and alcohol problems, codependency and the fallout of divorce or separation.

James describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people notice small changes that can ease day-to-day life. The aim is practical progress rather than long lists of techniques.

His NCPS credential is shown to indicate professional standing. Sessions are offered in English and James accepts international clients who wish to work with him.

How James's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them feel heard and understood. It suits people who need a steady, non-judgemental space to make sense of current stresses and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and tries practical experiments to change routines. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Psychodynamic work pays attention to recurring patterns and how earlier experiences can shape present behaviour. This approach can help when people notice the same problems repeating in relationships or at work.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the work. James will discuss goals, try ways of working, and adjust the focus as needs and preferences become clearer. The aim is to find a method that feels useful and manageable.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation helps. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need sessions at different times to suit work or family commitments.