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James Morrell, BACP

Person-centred counsellor focusing on practical change

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About James

James Morrell is a counsellor with six years' experience who works from a humanistic, person-centred perspective. He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.

James keeps sessions focused on the client's experience and needs. He listens actively and reflects back what he hears, helping people identify their own goals.

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Background and approach

He does not offer diagnoses; the emphasis is on understanding feelings and decisions rather than labels. Although rooted in person-centred work, James draws on other approaches to suit individual needs. He uses ideas from attachment work, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking when these fit a person's situation.

This flexible use of methods is meant to help with issues such as anxiety, addictive behaviours and low mood. James has worked with a wide range of concerns, including stress, relationship difficulties, grief, ADHD and trauma. He pays attention to how life experience and culture shape a person's sense of self and the challenges they face.

He also writes about ways men experience therapy and the barriers they sometimes meet. Sessions can include talking about patterns, exploring feelings linked to past events and learning small practical skills for coping. James aims to help people find more clarity, self-acceptance and choices they feel able to make.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

James uses person-centred and attachment-based ideas to shape online sessions. Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping people name what matters to them; it can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful for intimacy difficulties, abandonment fears and some trauma responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is done together. The therapist will explore a client's goals, past experience and preferences and suggest ways of working. If something doesn’t feel helpful, it can be adjusted or combined with other techniques to better match the person’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets you keep a face-to-face feel, phone works well with limited bandwidth or when being off camera helps, live chat is useful for brief check-ins and text messaging can suit ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, travel and family life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief and relationship issues. Other areas include ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's style and approach?
Sessions are person-centred and client-led, with an emphasis on listening and reflection. He also draws on attachment, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when these suit a client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist. During that time he has supported people with a broad range of mental well-being concerns.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People who are outside the UK can arrange to work together online.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on preference.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are arranged through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability. The matching step helps pair needs and preferences with the therapist.

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Experience
6 years
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Languages
English

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