James Harvey
Practical therapy for stress, anxiety and life changes
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About James
James Harvey helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, addiction and relationship problems. He works with clients struggling with self‑esteem, career changes, grief, parenting pressures and ADHD. James uses straightforward language and aims to make each session practical and manageable.
He explains that people are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a partnership. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, spotting patterns that cause distress, and trying small, realistic steps to change.
Background and approach
He offers steady support while clients test new ways of coping. James has five years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a credential. He has worked with people affected by trauma, attachment and adoption issues, and those navigating divorce or separation.
He also has experience supporting men with issues such as guilt, shame and isolation. His approach draws on client‑centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. That mix means conversations can be both practical and reflective, focusing on the present while also looking at earlier influences when useful.
Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and build clearer choices. Sessions are carried out from the United Kingdom and are offered in English. International clients may be supported.
Before booking, people should check the current session options to make sure they match their needs.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS19-08462
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on James's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
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How James works online
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions, and tries practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and some addiction behaviours.
Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences shape present reactions. This can help when someone wants to understand repeated relationship or self‑esteem patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is something to do together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods and adjust the focus based on what is helpful. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions remain relevant and practical.
If you are considering remote work, please check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work breaks or travel, and they can allow shorter check‑ins or phone options if that suits practical needs.
Questions and answers
What problems does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues, plus ADHD and autism related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions combine client‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic thinking to make practical changes and understand recurring patterns.
How long has he been practising?
He has five years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, grief and parenting stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
His listed credential is NCPS and he works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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