James Morrell

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 member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He presents as someone who listens first and asks questions that help people clarify what matters to them.

He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He focuses on the client's experience rather than on labels. He draws on a humanistic outlook and borrows ideas from other models when they help, including solution-focused techniques and transactional analysis.

James has six years' experience working with a wide range of difficulties. He has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger, among other concerns. He aims to create a non-judgemental space where strong feelings can be spoken about without needing to justify them.

He is particularly conscious of how men experience counselling and of cultural factors that can affect access to help. James says it matters to recognise different life stories and to avoid assumptions about how someone should behave.

In work on addictive behaviours he helps people look at their personal relationship with the behaviour or substance. That starts with building self-acceptance and then considering practical steps towards greater control. He encourages clients to decide what kind of life they want and to set manageable goals to reach it.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy helps explore close relationships and patterns formed early in life. It looks at how past connections influence current feelings and behaviours and can help with trust, intimacy and attachment issues.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens without judging and supports clients to find their own answers, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, anxiety and life changes.

Existential Therapy asks practical questions about meaning, choice and responsibility. It can help when people feel stuck, confused about identity, or face major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and make decisions together about which ideas to use. The process is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing sessions during a lunch break. If you plan to work remotely, confirm which session formats are offered before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find that talking remotely still allows for meaningful progress when the therapeutic relationship is prioritised.