James Christelow , BACP

James Christelow is a non-binary counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. They hold membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

They works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, loss and bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, issues around intimacy and sexuality, ADHD, and challenges linked to life changes. James also has experience supporting people exploring LGBTQIA+ matters and a variety of other areas such as parenting, career questions, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

James takes a client-centred stance, creating a respectful, empathetic space where people are offered positive regard and warmth. Their practice is flexible and draws on a mix of therapeutic methods so the work can be adapted to each person’s needs - commonly using person-centred principles alongside solution-focused and mindfulness-informed techniques.

They aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward, recognising the courage required to ask for support and offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

James works from a client-centred foundation, focusing on respect, empathy and positive regard to help people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring personal values, relationships and emotional themes in a gentle, collaborative way.

They also incorporate solution-focused techniques that help people identify goals and practical steps forward, which can be particularly helpful for tackling specific problems, managing stress, or making changes in day-to-day life. Mindfulness-informed practices are used to support grounding, emotion regulation and present-moment awareness, useful for anxiety, stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. James works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences, adapting methods over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access support from wherever a person is located in the United Kingdom and allow therapy to continue in a way that suits everyday life.