Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

James Yates
Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

James Yates

BACP

Finding your voice through person-centred counselling

Continue with James

Opens BetterHelp, where you can review online therapy options and next steps.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 400859

As listed on the therapist's profile. Membership can be checked with the professional body named.

  • Person-centred approach
  • BACP counsellor
  • Works with trauma

About James

James Yates is a BACP counsellor who aims to help people find their own voice again. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, bereavement, self-esteem and intimacy-related difficulties.

James works in a person-centred way, listening carefully and following each person's pace. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual rather than fitting them into a set model. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and experiment with different ways of relating to themselves and others.

With three years' experience he has supported people from varied cultural backgrounds with issues such as ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency and communication problems. He also helps people facing career changes, anger, control issues and feelings of emptiness.

Practical conversations may cover coping strategies for everyday stress, ways to repair damaged relationships, and managing the emotional impact of separation or domestic violence. James offers space to explore identity, masculinity, fatherhood and sexuality without pressure to conform.

People who value being heard and respected tend to find his approach helpful. He encourages gradual change rather than quick fixes, working with clients to build self-trust and clearer personal boundaries. International clients can be supported in English.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work

James practices person-centred counselling, which centres on listening and acceptance. In this approach the therapist reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings and supports people to find their own answers; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.

He also uses evidence-based techniques to support coping and emotional regulation. These practical strategies can include ways to manage stress, reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning after trauma or loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. James will discuss different ways of working and agree what fits the client's goals and preferences, making changes as needed in response to progress and feedback.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps them fit therapy into busy lives - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone maintain continuity of support when moving between locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and also works with trauma, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He follows a person-centred way of working, focusing on listening, respect and following the client's pace rather than imposing a set agenda.

What is his professional background?

He has three years' experience providing counselling and psychotherapy to people from a range of cultural backgrounds.

What credentials and location are on record?

James is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. A profile is not a diagnosis of you or of anyone in your life, and no therapist can promise how a relationship will turn out.

If you are in danger, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.

Back to all therapists

James YatesReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with James