James Morrell, BACP

James Morrell is a counsellor who trained in person-centred practice and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is an accredited member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He presents himself as a straightforward, conversational therapist who encourages people to talk through their experience without judgment.

He works from a humanistic perspective and centres the client's lived experience in each session. He does not make diagnoses but helps people identify their needs and what matters to them. He also draws on a range of other therapeutic ideas to meet different situations rather than sticking to a single method.

Clients come with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD. He is comfortable discussing issues that particularly affect men and the ways social expectations can shape emotional life. He also pays attention to cultural background and how this shapes clients' experiences.

When addiction is part of someone's story he helps them explore their relationship with the behaviour or substance and work towards greater self-acceptance and control. He treats each person's experience as unique and avoids shaming language when discussing addictive behaviours.

James aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where feelings can be named and examined. He encourages a collaborative style - talking with clients rather than directing them - so they can build a clearer sense of who they want to be.

Approaches for online counselling and how they help

Attachment-Based Therapy values the quality of close relationships and looks at how past bonds shape current feelings and behaviour; it can help with trust issues, intimacy difficulties and attachment-related patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and uses empathic listening and acceptance to help people clarify their goals and make choices that feel right for them. Existential Therapy examines questions about meaning, identity and responsibility and can be useful when someone is struggling with life direction, loss or big changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist treats it as a collaboration. He will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and adjust the way he works to fit what helps most. That process includes checking in about what is or isn't useful as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins where needed. It also allows people who live far from services to connect with registered or accredited professionals in the UK. Discuss format preferences with the therapist so sessions match your day-to-day life and practical needs.