James Hodgeon
Person-centred counsellor focused on practical change
About James
James Hodgeon uses a person-centred approach to help people make sense of difficult feelings. He speaks plainly and listens closely, helping clients notice how they see themselves and what gets in the way of change. James is named up front so readers know who they would be talking to.
With 18 years of practice, he focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing trauma, relationship strain and major life changes like divorce or midlife questions.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build everyday coping skills and greater independence over time. James blends person-centred work with psychodynamic, existential and mindfulness ideas to suit each person. That means paying attention to present feelings, past patterns and how meaning is made in life.
The style is conversational and reflective rather than confrontational. He holds credentials with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. James also takes regular supervision and maintains professional indemnity insurance.
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs. The booking process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. Fees follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What James works with
How James works
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Sessions & fees
How person-centred and psychodynamic work translates online
James uses person-centred therapy to focus on how someone sees themselves and what they need right now. This approach involves listening without judgement, reflecting what is said and helping people make small, usable changes in daily life. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life transitions.He also draws on psychodynamic and existential ideas to look at past patterns and life meaning. Psychodynamic work can help uncover recurring ways of thinking and relating that contribute to current problems. Existential conversations explore questions of purpose, responsibility and loneliness that can surface in midlife, loss or big changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what feels most helpful, adapting methods to each person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different situations. Video is useful for a full conversational session, phone can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 18 years
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Languages
- English
