James Moody, BACP
6 years in practice
James Moody is a counsellor who uses existential ideas alongside practical therapies to help people facing stress and anxiety.
License and registration
- BACP
- 398358 · expires April 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About James
James Moody is a counsellor who uses existential ideas alongside practical therapies to help people facing stress and anxiety. He brings six years of experience and works in ways that respect each person's values and choices. He focuses on everyday problems that pile up - relationship tension, intimacy worries, low self-esteem and motivation.
He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, addiction and career strain. LGBT concerns and parenting pressures are part of his work too.
Background and approach
His approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions are shaped around what matters to the client, with clear goals and steps to try between meetings. James blends client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural and acceptance-based methods when helpful.
Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental style. James aims to help people notice what matters to them, make choices that fit their values, and develop practical coping skills for difficult moments. He offers a mix of session formats to suit different schedules, and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.
James holds BACP registration, which is listed as his professional credential.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
James draws on existential therapy to help people examine values, meaning and choice when life feels uncertain; this can clarify what matters and guide decisions during stressful periods. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to value-guided action, which helps with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy informs his work on relationship and intimacy issues by looking at how early patterns influence current connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to see which methods suit a person's needs and goals, and adapt techniques as therapy progresses. Clients can expect a mix of reflective conversation and practical exercises chosen together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles. Video is useful for a full conversational session, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging work well for short check-ins or when writing helps process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care.
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Questions people ask
What issues does James help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and grief among other matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines existential thinking with client-centred listening and practical tools from CBT and ACT. The tone is conversational and focused on what the client finds meaningful.
How much experience does he have?
James has six years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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