James Maynard
Integrative counsellor for stress and loss
About James
James Maynard helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing relationship or parenting difficulties and those from LGBT communities. He writes plainly and aims to make therapy easy to understand for someone feeling overwhelmed.
James trained in the United Kingdom as an integrative counsellor and holds BACP accreditation. He blends techniques drawn from cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to match the needs of each person he meets.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth, with clear steps to reduce distress and build confidence. In the room James works to create respectful and compassionate sessions. He pays attention to what feels most helpful, whether that means looking at thoughts and patterns, exploring past experiences, or focusing on strengths and values.
The style is collaborative and paced to what a person can manage. People can expect to talk through current problems, try out new ways of coping, and reflect on what gets in the way of feeling better. James keeps language simple and avoids clinical jargon so conversations stay straightforward and useful.
He welcomes clients in English and accepts international enquiries. The aim is to support people taking their first steps toward clearer thinking and a more manageable day to day life.
What James works with
Sessions & fees
How evidence-based approaches work online
James uses integrative methods that draw on cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic ideas. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical strategies to manage anxiety and low mood. Psychodynamic work pays attention to past experiences and emotional patterns that show up in present relationships. Humanistic techniques concentrate on values, strengths and building self-worth to support personal growth.Finding the right mix is part of therapy. James will work with each person to choose the approaches that match their needs, goals and preferences. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for a face to face conversation, phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera, and chat or messaging can fit brief check-ins or busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, while keeping continuity between appointments.
| 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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Also listed
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 3 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
