James Morrell, BACP

James Morrell is a counsellor who trained in person-centred therapy and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is a BACP member, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of practice helping people talk through problems such as stress, anxiety and addiction. He writes plainly and listens for what matters to each person he meets.

James works from a humanistic perspective that centres the client's experience. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk without feeling judged or having to explain themselves. He often draws on ideas from attachment theory, mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused approaches to meet each person’s needs.

He has experience supporting people with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief and bereavement, eating and sleeping troubles, parenting strain, and issues linked to ADHD and bipolar mood challenges. He also helps people dealing with abandonment, adoption and fostering questions, autistic spectrum experiences, body image and career stresses.

James pays attention to how gender and culture shape the therapy experience. He is interested in how men are understood in counselling and aims to offer a space where people can consider identity, expectations and behaviours without being judged. He also tries to factor cultural background into conversations about what feels right for each person.

In sessions he invites people to explore addictive behaviours and the role they play in daily life. He supports clients to build self-acceptance and to identify the kind of life they want, rather than pushing labels or quick fixes.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In online conversations this means noticing how trust and closeness play out in relationships now and helping people understand repeating habits. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. Online sessions use that same attentive stance to help people name feelings and clarify what they want from life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and agree together which methods to try or combine. That shared planning lets the work adapt as understanding deepens.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work or family commitments, they can reduce travel time and let someone check in from wherever they are based. Some people prefer a quieter, audio-only check-in while others choose full conversation; the therapist will help select what suits the client's rhythm and needs.