Counsellor profile
James Sussex, BACP, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsBACP, NCPS
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 207817; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCPS225
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT informed
- CBT techniques
- Single Session Therapy
About James
James Sussex is a UK-based counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with 10 years of practice. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and relationship strain. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, career pressure, addiction concerns and changes in family life.
James uses a mix of humanistic and psychodynamic ideas alongside evidence-informed methods. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps and on unpacking patterns that keep problems repeating. He aims to make discussions straightforward and grounded rather than academic.
His background includes delivering wellbeing seminars and training for organisations, plus senior clinical roles in national and international settings. That work informs how he frames sessions and structures brief interventions when people need focused support.
In practice he offers both longer-term therapy and shorter focused options such as Single Session Therapy (SST). Sessions look at thoughts, behaviours and personal stories, drawing on methods that fit the issue at hand. People who want to manage anger, rebuild relationships or reduce workplace stress will find practical strategies to try between meetings.
Booking begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. James accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action rather than fighting every difficult feeling. ACT can help with anger that keeps getting in the way of relationships or work.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical behaviour changes. CBT-style tools are useful for stress, anxiety and repetitive anger responses because they give clear steps to test between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses goals and preferences, then adapts methods so they fit the person’s situation. That collaborative decision helps decide whether to focus more on values, on problem-solving, or on exploring longer-term patterns.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports delivering focused single-session work as well as longer-term therapy when that is useful.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship problems, trauma, grief, addictions and related concerns such as parenting and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a down-to-earth, practical way that blends humanistic and psychodynamic ideas with evidence-informed methods like ACT and CBT.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of practice and has held senior clinical roles while also delivering wellbeing training to organisations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited by BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.