Dr. Lara James, NCPS

Dr. Lara James is a UK-based counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and several other concerns. She works with mood problems such as depression and bipolar, supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, and assists those navigating grief, addiction and changes in life. Her practice also addresses ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, intimacy worries and workplace or career stress.

She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychology and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS. Lara uses an integrative, person-centred approach that keeps the person at the heart of sessions. That means she listens first and adapts methods to fit each person rather than using a single fixed technique.

Her work can draw on psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques when they suit the issue. Creative activities may also be used alongside talking to open new ways of understanding problems and building skills. Sessions aim to be practical and to help people change thought patterns and everyday habits that get in the way of wellbeing.

With three years of professional experience, Lara has worked with people affected by trauma, neurodivergence, workplace difficulties and stalking, among other concerns. She encourages a steady pace and clear steps so that progress feels manageable.

To begin, she asks people to consider their immediate goals and current challenges, so sessions can focus on what matters most. Readers are invited to start a conversation to see if the approach fits their needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Integrative person-centred work focuses on the individual's thoughts, feelings and everyday habits, helping them notice patterns and try small changes. This approach supports a wide range of issues, from anxiety and low mood to relationship and work stress, by starting with what matters most to the person.

Cognitive behavioural techniques target unhelpful thinking and routine behaviours by teaching practical tools and short exercises. These methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and many daily habit changes because they break problems into manageable steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together which fits the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques in ways that suit each person's life.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and creative activities for remote sessions so progress can continue even when meeting digitally.