James Sussex, BACP, NCPS

James Sussex is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and major life changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people leave with clearer steps to try between meetings.

He uses a mix of approaches drawn from humanistic and psychodynamic traditions, combined with evidence-informed methods. Sessions focus on the person’s story, current struggles, and what they want to change. The style is down-to-earth and warm, with direct feedback when it helps progress.

James has worked in senior clinical roles for national and international organisations. He also delivers wellbeing and psychoeducational seminars to organisations and groups. That background informs a flexible way of working that can suit workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and transitions between roles.

He offers both longer-term therapy and focused single session support for people who need a short-term plan. Work in the room can include talking through patterns, testing practical strategies, and reflecting on how past experiences shape present choices.

Sessions begin with the client’s story and goals. From there James and the client decide which methods to use and what steps to take next. He encourages collaborative planning so people feel involved in the direction of their work together.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and respect so people can find their own solutions; it can help with confidence, relationships and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit the situation. That collaborative stance helps shape a plan that can change as progress is made.

Please confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. In general online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day. Many people find remote sessions help them carry changes into everyday routines while keeping therapy practical and focused.