James Yates
BACP-registered person-centred therapist for identity and relationships
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About
James Yates works from a person-centred stance, inviting people to reconnect with their own sense of identity and agency. He frames therapy as a space to undo external expectations and to explore what feels authentic. His approach emphasises listening, respect, and the gradual rebuilding of self-trust while clients examine themes that matter to them.
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, isolation and loneliness, and matters around fatherhood and commitment.
James is a BACP-registered psychotherapist (400859) with three years of clinical experience. He practices from the United Kingdom, communicates in English, and accepts clients from outside the UK. His work is suited to people seeking a collaborative, person-centred process that centres their own voice and priorities when navigating change and personal challenges.
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, isolation and loneliness, and matters around fatherhood and commitment.
James is a BACP-registered psychotherapist (400859) with three years of clinical experience. He practices from the United Kingdom, communicates in English, and accepts clients from outside the UK. His work is suited to people seeking a collaborative, person-centred process that centres their own voice and priorities when navigating change and personal challenges.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Person-centred online therapy
Online sessions with James follow a person-centred framework that focuses on the client's perspective and lived experience. In this approach the therapist aims to listen without imposing direction, enabling clients to explore how external pressures and internal conflicts shape their sense of self. The work tends to be led by the client's priorities, with the therapist offering reflection, presence, and steady support as themes unfold.
When relevant, James addresses relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and life transitions, using an exploratory and non-directive stance. This can help clients identify patterns such as attachment or codependency and consider new ways of relating and coping.
James offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet remotely. These options allow clients and therapist to choose the format that best fits practical needs and communication preferences, and to shape a collaborative working style that aligns with the client's goals.
What is James's clinical experience?
He has three years of clinical experience as stated in his profile.
What are his professional credentials?
James is a BACP-registered psychotherapist, listed under registration number 400859.
Which language does he work in?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is he based?
James practices from the United Kingdom.
How can clients work with him remotely?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates he accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to begin the process.