James Morrell , BACP

James Morrell is a fully qualified person-centred therapist who holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy. He is an accredited register member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is licensed to practise in the United Kingdom. Working from a humanistic, person-centred framework, he foregrounds the client’s experience and needs while offering a supportive talking-therapy approach.

He does not set out to diagnose but instead aims to create a safe and personal space where people can explore who they are and what they need. While rooted in person-centred practice, he integrates ideas from Transactional Analysis and Egan’s solution-focused methods to tailor support for each individual. Over his career he has worked with a range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety and depression, and seeks to provide an environment where emotions can be shared without judgment.

As a male therapist he is attentive to the ways counselling culture may not always meet men’s needs and is interested in exploring the influences of societal expectations on identity and behaviour. He notes research highlighting gaps in how services engage men and brings that awareness into his work to avoid inadvertent judgment. James also emphasises cultural competence, drawing on the view that awareness of social and cultural background enriches therapy and respects each client’s perspective.

When working with addictive behaviours—whether substance related or behavioural such as gambling or pornography—he supports clients in examining their relationship with the behaviour and in developing self-acceptance as part of recovering autonomy. He offers a conversational, collaborative stance and invites both male and female clients to engage in therapy where they are talked with rather than talked at.

Online therapeutic approaches and how they work for you

Client-centred therapy places the client’s perspective at the heart of the process, prioritising empathy, unconditional positive regard and active listening to help people clarify their feelings and personal goals. This approach is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and general life adjustment.

Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships influence present-day patterns in connection, trust and emotional regulation. It can be useful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, family dynamics or attachment-related distress.

Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without harsh judgment, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support coping with anxiety, depression and persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and James works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He will discuss options, adapt techniques, and review progress together so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged by video call or phone, and support can also be provided via live chat or text-based messaging. For many people this accessibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, balance therapy with daily commitments, and engage with licensed professionals and therapists from wherever they are.