James Hodgeon, BACP, NCPS

James Hodgeon is a qualified person-centred counsellor who uses a humanistic approach to help people understand how they perceive themselves and their experiences. He works in the here and now, attending to the whole person and supporting clients to build awareness, independence, and practical coping skills for current and future challenges.

His practice supports people through a range of life issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, life transitions, and anger. He aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship in which empathic understanding and a congruent manner create the conditions for change and a more fulfilling life.

James reports extensive experience working in mental health and emotional wellbeing and trained at Leeds and Salford universities for his graduate and postgraduate qualifications. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which denotes membership of the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. He receives monthly supervision in line with the BACP ethical framework, holds full professional indemnity insurance, and is DBS checked.

James works with adults, older adults, and trainees. His service is offered by telephone and video call to make counselling accessible to those who prefer remote sessions.