James Sussex, BACP, NCPS

James Sussex works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief and life transitions. He is based in the United Kingdom and brings ten years of experience to his sessions. He uses an approachable style aimed at making conversations straightforward and useful from the first meeting.

He blends humanistic and psychodynamic ideas with practical therapies chosen for each person. That means sessions often mix talking about life stories with hands-on tools to manage mood, sleep and tricky emotions. He also offers Single Session Therapy as an option for focused, time-limited support.

Alongside one-to-one work, James runs wellbeing and psychoeducational seminars for organisations and groups. He has taken senior clinical roles in national and international settings, which inform how he designs interventions and group learning. Those roles have given him experience working with burnout and workplace stress.

In sessions he aims to be warm, down-to-earth and direct. The emphasis is on listening, clarifying what matters to the client, and testing practical steps that fit everyday life. He will work collaboratively to set goals and review progress.

James holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. He sees people who prefer evidence-informed therapy that combines personal reflection with problem-solving tools.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying what matters most and taking small actions that reflect those values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard and understood so people can explore their feelings at their own pace and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical techniques for worries, sleep problems and mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences and try methods that fit your needs. Together you will review what helps and adapt the work as you go.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. That said, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations, which can suit those living abroad or travelling. Registered and accredited professionals can use online work to deliver talk-based therapy, practical exercises and reflective conversations tailored to everyday life.