James Ingram
Practical, collaborative counselling for tricky life issues
About James
James Ingram offers straightforward, empathetic counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and difficult life changes. He works with individuals who are wrestling with low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, or questions about sexuality and identity. James is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which appears as BACP in his credentials.
His style is collaborative and direct. Sessions focus on helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards the life they want.
Background and approach
He uses clear conversation rather than jargon and helps clients spot unhelpful patterns, develop new ways of coping, and restore a sense of agency. James draws on approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-informed practice.
That mix lets him tailor sessions to practical problems like anxiety or anger as well as deeper issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, or past abuse. He also supports people dealing with body image, eating concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to blended families or separation.
He has four years of clinical experience alongside work with adults affected by cancer, bereavement, physical disability and neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism. This background informs a compassionate, non-judgemental approach that aims to meet people where they are.
People who choose James can expect calm, attentive listening, straightforward tools to manage symptoms, and a focus on practical steps that fit their daily life. Sessions aim to build understanding and clear next actions rather than long theoretical discussion.
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Sessions & fees
How James' approaches work online
James uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That work helps people who struggle with trust, fear of abandonment, or repeating unhealthy relationship habits. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviours to reduce anxiety, low mood and impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which methods to try. This collaborative planning means sessions can be adjusted as needs change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited, live chat is convenient for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These options provide flexibility for work schedules, travel, or when someone prefers not to use a camera.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
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- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 4 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
