James Sims, BACP, NCPS
Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma informed
About James Sims
James Sims is a United Kingdom-based counsellor who creates a thoughtful, client-focused space for exploring life's difficulties and building clearer ways forward. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges tied to significant life changes, while also addressing related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and commitment struggles, family problems, isolation, and more.
Working in an integrative way, James draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person's needs. His work includes client-centered approaches that prioritize the individual's experience, cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, existential and psychodynamic perspectives to explore meaning and past influences, and trauma-focused techniques when processing traumatic events. This flexible blend aims to shape a personalised path rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
James begins from the belief that people carry their own strengths and capacities for growth. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process - a professional partnership built to help people feel heard, understood, and more confident in their choices. He listens closely to each person's story and identity, offering professional expertise alongside genuine humanity so clients can connect with their own insight and take constructive steps forward.
Prior to his current work, James supported callers on the front lines at the NSPCC and Childline and contributed to adult services on the organisation's child protection helpline, including responsibilities for training and managing other counsellors. Those roles informed his practical understanding of high-pressure support work and reinforced his commitment to psychological care and well-being. He holds BACP and NCPS, professional counselling credentials that indicate recognised training and standards in the field. James provides therapy in English and integrates his clinical training with real-world experience to support people through difficult moments.
Working in an integrative way, James draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person's needs. His work includes client-centered approaches that prioritize the individual's experience, cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, existential and psychodynamic perspectives to explore meaning and past influences, and trauma-focused techniques when processing traumatic events. This flexible blend aims to shape a personalised path rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
James begins from the belief that people carry their own strengths and capacities for growth. Therapy is presented as a collaborative process - a professional partnership built to help people feel heard, understood, and more confident in their choices. He listens closely to each person's story and identity, offering professional expertise alongside genuine humanity so clients can connect with their own insight and take constructive steps forward.
Prior to his current work, James supported callers on the front lines at the NSPCC and Childline and contributed to adult services on the organisation's child protection helpline, including responsibilities for training and managing other counsellors. Those roles informed his practical understanding of high-pressure support work and reinforced his commitment to psychological care and well-being. He holds BACP and NCPS, professional counselling credentials that indicate recognised training and standards in the field. James provides therapy in English and integrates his clinical training with real-world experience to support people through difficult moments.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does James Sims have?
James Sims has 3 years of professional experience.
Is James Sims a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds professional counselling credentials BACP and NCPS.
In which languages does James Sims provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is James Sims located?
James Sims is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with James Sims as my therapist?
You can work with James Sims through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does James Sims work with international clients?
James Sims does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with James Sims cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life transitions - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for helping people understand and manage their experiences.One of the main benefits of remote therapy is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the way that suits them best - by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit support into a busy life or to access therapy from a preferred setting.
Therapists offering online work are licensed professionals, and it is possible to switch to someone else if the fit is not right. For many, remote sessions offer a practical, accessible route to consistent therapeutic support while maintaining the same professional standards found in face-to-face care.