Stress, anxiety and low mood
When your mind rarely switches off, pressure is building or life has begun to feel smaller.
Online psychotherapy for men · Video and phone
You don't have to keep figuring it out alone.
Straight-talking, non-judgemental psychotherapy for men who are used to coping, carrying on and keeping difficult things to themselves.
- BACP registered
- 9 years in practice
- Adults 18+
Growth rarely comes from comfort. Sometimes the conversations you need most are the ones you least want to have.
I work especially with men because so much of what they carry is carried in silence.
What brings men to therapy
You do not have to be at breaking point.
You may be functioning well on the outside while feeling anxious, flat, angry, disconnected or simply unsure what needs to change. Therapy gives us somewhere honest to begin.
Relationships and intimacy
Understanding conflict, distance, attachment, communication and what keeps repeating.
Confidence and direction
Working with self-esteem, motivation, identity, life changes and the sense of feeling lost.
Work and performance pressure
A grounded space for men carrying responsibility, career difficulty or expectations to perform.
Addictive or compulsive behaviour
Including alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography and other sexual or online behaviours.
How I work
Person-centred at the core. Honest in the room.
My work is grounded in Carl Rogers' person-centred approach. That means empathy, genuineness and acceptance are not extras; they are the basis of the relationship. We work at a pace that feels right for you, without judgement or a performance to maintain.
You will have space to say what is actually happening, including the parts that feel difficult to admit.
I am warm and supportive, but I will not hide behind jargon or pretend that every conversation will feel comfortable.
I do not treat you as a problem to fix. We work towards greater awareness, choice and trust in yourself.
CBT, mindfulness and other practical ideas can support the work, while the therapeutic relationship remains central.
About James
A therapist who understands pressure, performance and starting again.
Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling · Registered Member MBACP 385914
Before training as a psychotherapist, I was a senior manager in a business with a turnover of approximately £50 million, responsible for more than 200 staff. I understand the pressure that comes with responsibility, performance, difficult decisions and being expected to stay capable even when something is not right underneath.
I now work mainly with men across a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationships, confidence, career pressure, addiction, sexuality and personal development. Recovery is an important part of my practice, but it is not the whole practice.
Sessions
Online, private and built around a real conversation.
Messaging is not offered as a therapy service. Availability and suitability are discussed before work begins.
Client experiences
What clients have said.
Anonymous feedback shared voluntarily by people who have worked with James. Individual experiences vary.
Working with James has been a transformational experience. It's so empowering to see sustainable personal growth for the first time with the help of therapy. His counselling style is like having an unconditional cheerleader. He's there for you in the pit and celebrates your progress! After EVERY session, I feel like I have the fuel to face my challenges independently.
Anonymous client review · November 2022
James has very quickly understood areas where I need support and honest feedback, which has very quickly helped me course correct in a more positive direction.
Anonymous client review · June 2025
James has been an excellent therapist for me over the past 4 months. I came to him in a very difficult situation and really struggling internally with myself, and how I felt about myself. He helped me develop a mental toolkit that has been invaluable to improving how I feel about myself and dealing with difficulties that arrive in my life. He's always been incredibly quick to respond to messages and never fails to help me understand more about myself. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.
Anonymous client review · February 2023
Reviews describe clients' experiences at the time they were written. Current therapy is offered by video and phone; messaging is not offered as a therapy service.
Contact
If you are ready to talk, start with a private enquiry.
You do not need to tell your whole story in the first message. Send the basics and I will come back to you about availability and whether working together may be suitable.
For adults aged 18+. This website is not an emergency or crisis service.