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Jamie Cargill

At a glance

Experience
7 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistUnited Kingdom

Jamie Cargill, BACP, NCPS

Understanding, practical counselling support

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Professional registration on record

CredentialCountryNumber
BACP United Kingdom 377995
NCPS United Kingdom NCS24-00137

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  • Client-centred care
  • Solution-focused work
  • Seven years experience

About Jamie

Jamie Cargill is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He uses a straightforward, down-to-earth manner to put people at ease. Jamie focuses on helping with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and he also supports people with relationship and LGBT concerns. He aims to listen with respect and compassion so clients can talk through what matters to them.

Jamie works in a non-judgemental, warm way and adapts sessions to each person. He helps people explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours so they can understand themselves better. Where clients have clear goals he will work toward those, and where goals are unclear he helps them notice what feels most important right now.

He offers both short-term and longer-term counselling and will discuss the practical side of the therapeutic relationship in the first meeting. That includes how sessions are framed and what a client hopes to achieve. Jamie describes counselling as a chance to discover different ways of living and coping rather than a cure-all.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation and a tailored plan. Jamie aims to support people in developing their own solutions, insights and awareness. He encourages anyone feeling anxious about starting to take that first small step.

Jamie holds BACP and NCPS credentials and brings those seven years of practice to his work. He conducts sessions in English and works from the United Kingdom. If you are considering counselling he asks you to choose the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to begin the process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom, NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Jamie's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The counsellor offers empathic understanding and helps the person make sense of their thoughts and feelings so they can find their own solutions. This approach suits worries about self-esteem, grief, identity and relationship concerns.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks at what small steps can move someone toward their goals. Sessions concentrate on practical, achievable changes and on noticing what already works. This can help with stress, coping with life changes and problem-solving in day-to-day situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jamie will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will decide together what methods to try. That makes therapy a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video, but check the available choices first to match the format to your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jamie help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, plus a wide range of other issues listed in his profile such as addictions, self-esteem and ADHD-related difficulties.

What is Jamie's approach in sessions?

He uses client-centred methods to listen and build understanding, and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and find steps forward.

How much experience does Jamie bring?

Jamie has seven years of professional counselling experience working with a variety of concerns and life challenges.

Where is Jamie based and what credentials does he hold?

He works in the United Kingdom and lists BACP and NCPS among his credentials.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does Jamie work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jamie?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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