James Henderson, BACP

James Henderson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. He meets people with respect and listens without judgement.

He uses a psychodynamic approach to talk about past and current experiences. That means he helps people notice patterns in thoughts, feelings and relationships that may be keeping them stuck. Sessions aim to increase awareness so people can make clearer choices about how to live.

James has five years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He adapts sessions to each person and can work for a short time or over the longer term, depending on what is helpful.

In sessions he focuses on listening, asking curious questions and reflecting back what he hears. The work can include talking about relationships, life history, current reactions and everyday habits that influence mood and behaviour.

He aims to support and empower people taking the first steps towards change. People are invited to set goals and to review progress as therapy continues.

How psychodynamic ideas translate to online therapy

Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences influence current thoughts and everyday habits. It often focuses on patterns in relationships and recurring emotional responses. This approach can help with issues like anxiety, depression, grief and reactions after trauma by increasing awareness of what drives those patterns.

Psychodynamic conversations usually involve reflecting on feelings, memories and repeated ways of thinking. The therapist helps people notice how early experiences show up now, and how changing habitual thoughts and responses can open up new choices. This can suit people who want to understand deeper causes of distress rather than only focusing on immediate symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what feels most useful based on the person's concerns, goals and preferences. That might mean starting with psychodynamic work and adapting as needs change over time.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied profile, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and can suit people who prefer not to attend in person. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which arrangements will best match a person's practical needs and therapeutic aims.