James Sussex, BACP, NCPS

James Sussex is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of experience. He holds BACP and NCPS accreditation and works with people on issues such as anxiety, stress, grief and relationship concerns. He aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

James uses an integrative style that draws on humanistic and psychodynamic foundations. He listens for each person’s story and tailors the work to fit what matters most to them. That might mean looking at patterns from earlier life, trying new ways of thinking and acting, or focusing on values and small changes in the present.

He also brings experience from working with organisations and running wellbeing and psychoeducational seminars. This background informs a practical focus in sessions and an ability to explain ideas clearly. Clients are offered a calm, down-to-earth space to talk through difficult moments.

James offers both longer-term therapy and focused single-session work. He aims to be collaborative and gently challenge unhelpful patterns so people can move forward. His practice includes support for issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related worries, parenting strain and addiction concerns.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. The initial steps are designed to match the person’s needs and to set clear, achievable goals for the work ahead.

How James uses ACT, CBT and client-centred work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps towards them while also learning to sit with difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when anxiety, avoidance or ongoing worry gets in the way of living the life someone values.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical experiments to test out new patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful cycles that keep problems going.

Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being listened to without judgement and on the therapist offering empathy and understanding. This approach can help people feel seen and start to find their own answers to difficult problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how problems show up, and then agree a way forward together. That collaborative process may combine methods and can change over time as needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments or to have a shorter check-in when time is limited. Confirm which session formats are currently available before booking so arrangements match everyday life and schedule constraints.