James | Friendly Integrative Counsellor

Integrative Counselling Bradford

Healing with heart-led human values

My approach is rooted in the Humanistic traditions - heart-led human values, with a leaning towards asking "why", and exploring a deeper understanding of ourselves... I’ve always felt it's an approach that heals empathically, nurturing mental wellness... and at times, it's just nice to feel into yourself more!

I'm "here" to help get you "there". I can't tell you where that is, that is for you to determine, but together, we can work towards finding that missing something... joining the dots.... discovering that hidden potential that changes EVERYTHING for you.

Human being to human being, I understand that YOU matter.

I help people to overcome personal challenges, roadblocks, difficulties and complicated life events through personal Counselling. Beyond being a local Counsellor for the Bradford and Halifax areas of West Yorkshire, I also offer services online via video call. Some clients even choose a hybrid approach, having some sessions in person at either of my two comfortable Therapy Rooms in Denholme and Sowerby Bridge, and then some sessions online over Zoom. As your personal Counsellor, I’m happy to accommodate any ways of working which suit your diary and availability.

I’ve achieved a Distinction in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Lancaster University and am an active member of the two largest Governing Bodies here in the UK, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I regularly undertake additional self directed study in areas of personal interest such as depression, anger, autism, ADHD, grief, loss, bereavement, relationships and OCD.

Personal Counselling is a form of talk therapy empowering you to find your own answers to your own questions. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any aspect of your life or lived experience, safe in the understanding that nothing you say will ever leave the four walls in which it is shared. In this regard, you are free to explore any and all aspects of your personality without judgement, bias or consequence. It is in this kind of “pure truth” where answers are so often found and healing is enjoyed.

If you’re considering if Counselling will help you, please feel free to get in touch with me, either by direct contact through email or phone, or arrange for a free 15 minute friendly chat about how my approach may be able to help you. I’m 100% focused on how to get you to where you want to be. If you live or work near Bradford or Halifax you’re most likely only 15 - 20 minutes (at most) travelling distance to one of my Therapy Rooms.

Even if you’re not ready to begin right away, a quick chat to learn a little bit more about the Counselling process, how it helps and what to expect, can go a long way to helping you decide whether Counselling is the right approach for you.

If you would like to know more or book an appointment, please send me a message via the send a message - button.

With warmth, James