James Taylor
Helping people find calm and clear direction
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About James
James Taylor is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions and grief. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting pressures, anger, career uncertainty, compassion fatigue and ADHD. He uses straightforward language and practical steps so conversations stay useful and clear.
He combines talk-based work with coaching and hypnotherapy to help people make concrete changes.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on spotting unhelpful patterns, testing small behaviour changes, and building new routines that fit everyday life. His style is direct but supportive, aimed at helping people feel calmer and more in control.
Over seven years he has worked with a wide range of concerns including codependency, control issues, domestic violence, emptiness, family problems, first responder issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. He also offers help around men’s issues, veteran and armed forces matters, panic attacks, phobias and financial stress. The emphasis is on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
James holds NCPS as a credential, which is provided in his profile. He speaks English and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist arrangements.
To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. James aims to work collaboratively, helping people set clear goals and track progress over time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 7
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS22-01147
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy
- 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches James lists
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How James works online
He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people notice and name strong emotions and understand how they shape behaviour and relationships. This approach is useful when feelings like grief, shame or anger make it hard to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and focused on real-life change.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to maintain continuity of care when they can join sessions from wherever they are able to concentrate.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and addictions, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and team-based, blending counselling, coaching and hypnotherapy to address unhelpful patterns and build new routines.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are provided?
He lists NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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