James Leverington, BACP
James Leverington is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
About James
James Leverington is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. He has four years of professional experience and aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where clients can talk about their worries and goals. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Clients can bring a wide range of concerns, such as trauma and abuse, grief and loss, addictions, low self esteem, and anger.
Background and approach
James also works with issues linked to relationships, intimacy, parenting and identity, including LGBT matters. He accepts enquiries about ADHD, body image, attachment difficulties and a number of personality-related concerns. Sessions focus on practical conversations and achievable steps.
James helps people spot patterns, try small changes and build coping strategies that fit everyday life. He keeps explanations plain and avoids technical jargon so clients can make sense of what comes up in sessions. James offers counselling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
He uses a subscription model so sessions are scheduled and paid for as part of that plan, which can be cancelled at any time. To start, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that they can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability and begin working towards clear, manageable goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392542 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What James works with
Everything James lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Another helpful method looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships. It supports people dealing with trauma, attachment issues, abandonment or difficulties in close relationships by making sense of those patterns and practising new ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or slower-paced reflection. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, study and family commitments while keeping the focus on steady, achievable progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns can be raised in sessions?
Common topics include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem and addictions, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes.
What is James's professional background?
He has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does he hold?
The counsellor practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to their preference.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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