Anxiety & Stress Management

Anxiety can affect every part of your life — from generalised worry and work stress to social anxiety, panic attacks, and a constant sense of overwhelm. If anxious thoughts are holding you back, counselling can help you regain control and feel like yourself again.

I use a combination of CBT and person-centred therapy to help you understand what drives your anxiety and develop practical strategies to manage it. Together we work at your pace, building confidence and resilience that lasts beyond our sessions.

  • Practical coping strategies for daily life
  • Evidence-based CBT techniques
  • Identify and challenge anxious thought patterns
  • Build long-term resilience
  • Tools you can use outside sessions

Depression & Low Mood

Persistent low mood, loss of motivation, feelings of hopelessness, and emotional numbness can make even simple tasks feel impossible. Depression affects people in different ways, and recognising that you need support is an important first step.

I take an integrative approach — exploring the underlying causes of your depression while also building practical steps to help you move forward. Sessions provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and begin to reconnect with the things that matter to you.

  • Understand the root causes of low mood
  • Rebuild motivation and daily routine
  • Challenge negative thinking patterns
  • Develop self-care strategies
  • Regular progress reviews

Relationship Issues

Whether you are dealing with communication breakdown, trust issues, the pain of separation or divorce, or ongoing family conflict, relationship difficulties can take a serious toll on your mental health and wellbeing.

I offer individual counselling — not couples work — to help you explore your relationship patterns, understand what is and is not working, and develop the skills and confidence to build healthier connections with the people in your life.

  • Explore relationship patterns and dynamics
  • Improve communication skills
  • Process separation or divorce
  • Set healthy boundaries
  • Build confidence in relationships

Anger Management

Anger is a normal emotion, but when it leads to outbursts, persistent frustration, irritability, or conflict at work or home, it can damage relationships and hold you back. Many people struggle with anger because they have never been taught how to manage it effectively.

I offer a structured, CBT-based anger management programme that helps you understand your triggers, learn to respond rather than react, and develop healthier ways of expressing difficult emotions. Sessions are practical, focused, and goal-oriented.

  • Understand your anger triggers
  • Learn to respond rather than react
  • Practical techniques for de-escalation
  • Explore underlying emotions
  • Structured 8–12 session programme

Online Counselling

Secure, confidential video counselling for clients who prefer the flexibility of remote sessions or who live outside the Leeds area. Online sessions follow the same structure and offer the same quality of support as face-to-face appointments.

All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera. Sessions are conducted via an encrypted, GDPR-compliant video platform to ensure your privacy is fully protected.

  • Same quality as in-person sessions
  • Flexible scheduling including evenings
  • No travel time
  • Ideal for busy professionals
  • Available across the UK

The support I received was outstanding. From the very first session, I felt heard and understood. James's straightforward, practical approach made all the difference, and I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone struggling with anxiety.

A. B.

Anxiety & stress client

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