Michael James
Present-focused psychotherapy and mindfulness guidance
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About
Michael James is an Integrative Psychotherapist with 28 years' experience working with individuals and couples, and he is an Accredited Teacher of Mindfulness with over 30 years' experience. He encourages clients to bring intentional awareness to the context of their lives, including the range of relationships that shape daily experience.
In therapy he offers a space to explore questions of identity and purpose and to work toward meaningful, positive change - moving step by step toward practical solutions. His approach is person-centred, which means the work is guided by each client’s priorities and the issues they bring into the room.
Trusting, collaborative relationships are central to his practice; therapy is understood as a joint process in which change emerges through connection. His work is also trauma informed, recognising that many presenting difficulties are linked to the effects of past or ongoing trauma. Healing is often supported through present-centred body awareness that can include a mindful practice alongside reflective dialogue to reframe meaning and direction.
The mindfulness element of his practice is described as intentional awareness that can be applied gradually from moment to moment. This simple, present awareness helps clients recognise patterns of stuckness that underlie many problems and to begin moving beyond them. By noticing habitual thoughts and behaviours, clients can shape a vision of a workable solution and take steps toward it.
He has observed that suffering and life challenges can act as prompts to examine deeper questions of identity and purpose. These concerns may take a trans-personal form and can be approached through an awakening rooted in present-centred intentional awareness.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 28
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Bipolar, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Forgiveness, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #107253 exp 2026-06-12
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How much experience does Michael James have?
Michael James has 28 years of experience in providing therapy services.
In which languages does Michael James provide therapy?
Michael James provides therapy in English.
Where is Michael James located?
Michael James is located in United Kingdom.
How can I work with Michael James as my therapist?
You can work with Michael James through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Michael James work with international clients?
Michael James does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael James cost?
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How can I get started with therapy?
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