About James
James Moody is a counsellor who uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people find clearer ways forward. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and common struggles like self‑esteem and motivation. James holds BACP and brings six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
He starts by listening and tailoring conversations to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, doable steps between meetings.
Background and approach
James aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly and test new ways of coping. His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Attachment‑Based and Emotionally‑Focused ideas. He uses techniques from these traditions to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviours, and repair important connections with others.
James has worked with people facing grief, trauma, addictions, parenting strain and career stress, as well as concerns linked to ADHD and compassion fatigue. He also supports people in the LGBT community with common mental health and relationship worries. Practical tools are mixed with straightforward conversation.
Clients can expect collaborative goal‑setting, reflection on patterns that keep problems going, and exercises to practise between sessions. James encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful when anxiety, avoidance or low motivation get in the way of everyday life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on practical skills to change thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods suit a person's needs and goals. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and doable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check‑ins around work breaks, or letting someone choose audio rather than video if that feels simpler. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use these practical benefits to help clients maintain regular contact and practise skills between meetings.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James help with?
James works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self‑esteem, motivation, addictions, grief and trauma among other topics listed in his profile.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment‑Based and Emotionally‑Focused ideas with a client‑centred attitude to suit each person.
How much experience does he have?
James has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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