James Henderson, BACP

James Henderson helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. He also offers support around ageing and geriatric issues, obsessive or compulsive thoughts, feelings of isolation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. James works in English and practises from the United Kingdom. He has five years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation.

James aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, and he adapts the pace and focus so you can work at what feels manageable. He supports both shorter-term focused work and longer-term, open-ended therapy.

His main clinical approach is psychodynamic therapy. That means he pays attention to the relationships and experiences that have shaped how you think and feel. Conversations look at patterns and themes that repeat, helping you build clearer choices about how to respond.

In practical terms sessions involve talking through recent difficulties and older life events that link to current problems. He will help you notice repeated reactions, explore their origins, and consider new ways to handle stress and grief. The aim is to increase awareness so everyday decisions feel less driven by old patterns.

People who want a calm, thoughtful style of counselling often find this approach useful. To start, you complete the service questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the available schedule.

Psychodynamic work and online counselling options

Psychodynamic Therapy focuses on how past relationships and early experiences shape present feelings and behaviours. It helps people see repeated patterns, understand where strong reactions come from, and consider different ways of responding. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, grief and longer-standing problems rooted in earlier relationships.

Sessions are conversational and reflective. The therapist listens for themes and recurring responses, then works with the client to make those patterns more visible. Together they decide whether to focus on immediate problems, past material, or a mixture of both, according to the person's needs and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or adjust methods that suit their aims and situation. This is a shared process, and plans are revisited as progress and preferences become clearer.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help people attend from different locations, including international settings. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to maintain continuity and keep therapeutic momentum when in-person sessions are difficult.