About James
James Maynard is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. He also supports people affected by trauma and abuse, and those wanting to work through relationship, family and parenting concerns. James works with LGBT clients and aims to offer sensitive, respectful care.
James practises as an integrative counsellor, which means he draws on several approaches to suit each person.
Background and approach
He mixes cognitive ideas about thoughts and behaviour with psychodynamic ideas about past influences and humanistic focus on personal strengths. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client needs right now. In the room he aims to listen carefully and respond with compassion.
He supports people to name difficult feelings and try practical steps to manage them. The pace is set by the client, with options to look at present worries or deeper patterns over time. James holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP.
He has three years of counselling experience working with people from varied backgrounds. International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability.
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason James is listed here; the rest shows what else James works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Approaches that guide online therapy
James describes his practice as integrative, blending cognitive approaches that focus on how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour with psychodynamic ideas that look at how past experiences shape current patterns. Cognitive techniques can help with anxiety and low mood by identifying unhelpful thinking. Psychodynamic work can be useful when someone wants to understand recurring relationship or emotional patterns.He also incorporates humanistic elements that emphasise personal strengths and the client’s own goals. This approach supports people who want a collaborative, person-centred space to explore feelings and build confidence. Together these methods offer practical steps and longer-term reflection depending on what the client needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their concerns, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation that can change as therapy progresses.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow people to join from different locations. It also offers flexibility for shorter check-ins or longer sessions, depending on what suits the client's schedule.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and relationship, family and parenting worries. LGBT concerns are included among the issues he lists.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative style, combining cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic ideas. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person's needs.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of counselling experience working with a range of issues and clients. That experience underpins his integrative approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom. BACP is given as his credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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