- Anxiety and stress
- ACT and CBT
- Single session support
About James
James Sussex is a BACP and NCPS accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. He works with adults on things like anxiety, stress, relationship problems, addiction, grief, and anger. His practice also covers career strain, parenting pressures and coping with life changes.
He uses plain conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed next. He offers both ongoing work and single session support to tackle a specific problem or make a plan.
James blends humanistic and psychodynamic ideas with evidence-informed techniques. That means he listens to how your life story shapes current problems, then introduces practical tools from approaches like CBT and ACT where they fit. The aim is clearer thinking and steadier responses to stress and frustration.
He has experience running wellbeing seminars and working in senior clinical roles for national and international organisations. That background informs a straightforward style that aims to make complex issues feel more manageable. Sessions often include talking things through, practical exercises, and steps to try between meetings.
People come to him for work-related stress, compassion fatigue, trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy concerns, ADHD and mood issues such as depression and bipolar. He also addresses attachment, abandonment and communication problems that feed into persistent anger and resentment.
To begin, James asks about the problem you want to focus on and what you hope will change. From there he helps build a simple plan with clear next steps and follow-up options.
How James uses different approaches online
James commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-led action, which can be useful for anger that stems from frustration and avoidance. CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns and trying out new behaviours, which suits work-related stress and mood problems.He also uses Client-Centred Therapy ideas in sessions, which means the therapist listens without directing and follows what matters most to the client. That makes it easier to combine practical tools with a clear understanding of personal history and triggers.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. James collaborates with each client to decide which approach fits their goals, needs and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Please confirm the exact online session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If you prefer focused single-session support or ongoing meetings, discuss that when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he address?
He works with adults on issues such as losing temper with close others, workplace frustration, building resentment, and coping when someone else expresses anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a straightforward, conversational approach that mixes listening with practical tools from different therapies.
How long has he been practising?
James has ten years of clinical experience working with individuals and organisations.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds accreditation with BACP and NCPS.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.